Hannah Martinez

Before law school, Hannah graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and environmental studies. While in college, they were a member of the Environmental Scholars Program and were named a Smith-Newton Scholar. Hannah also received the T.A., Barron Prize for Environmental Leadership, and the Senior Thesis Prize from the Princeton Department of Anthropology.

At the UCLA School of Law, Hannah is part of the Epstein Program on Public Interest Law and Policy and the Critical Race Studies programs. Hannah's background involves an array of research and educational experiences related to public interest law and policy. They worked with the Center for Biological Diversity as a recipient of the California Lawyers Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowship while simultaneously working as a Rennes Public Law Group Fellow. Hannah also interned at the Worker Justice Center of NY during law school. 

Hannah has worked as a research assistant for a leading critical race studies professor through the UCLA Law Library and acted as a research assistant for the Williams Institute to support leading scholarship on LGBTQ+ rights. Hannah has also served as a writing advisor for UCLA's first-year Legal Research and Writing course, where they coached multiple students through this cornerstone law school class. They were the recipient of the Masin Family Gold and Silver Academic Excellence Awards for their top grades in two law school courses. Additionally, Hannah has held leadership positions in OutLaw, Law Students for Decarceration, and the Disability Law Society.

Hannah has mentored undergraduate students on admissions, research, and academic performance in various mentorship and academic programs. They have worked with diverse student populations and students from marginalized backgrounds, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, immigrant students, and students with disabilities. Hannah is well-equipped to tailor their support to your individual needs and goals, and is committed to empowering students to achieve their ambitions with clarity and confidence.

Outside of their academic and professional pursuits, Hannah is a published writer whose work has been featured in outlets such as the Chicago Tribune, The Daily Princetonian, and Princeton Alumni Weekly.