Scarlen Martinez is the Deputy Director of Fellow Learning and Development at the GreatOAks Foundation. In her role, she supports the learning and development of fellows across the GreatOaks network through targeted professional development. She is an author of diverse children's books, mother, and career educator committed to uplifting the voices and needs of underserved communities. She believes in having diverse representation in literature to promote reading in marginalized communities. Scarlen is also an education advocate and supports marginalized groups of people navigating the American education system by educating them on their rights and supporting them with obtaining free resources.