Calvin Martin

As the Director of Program Advocacy and Inclusion with the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, Calvin Martin, MA, has over 25 years of experience in a variety of capacities in the areas of child welfare, mental health, community assessment and engagement, cultural diversity, training delivery methods and staff development. He has frequently been invited to speak throughout parts of Florida on the child welfare system, cultural awareness/diversity and leadership principles. He has facilitated comprehensive trainings for college students and a wide range of professionals on leadership, cultural awareness, community systems of care and organizational management.

Calvin has also written numerous articles/editorials about the child welfare system including “Privatization Efforts in Florida,” “Building Community Partnerships, Effects of Child Abuse within Our Community” and “Volunteerism in Florida.” In fulfillment of his passion for bringing diverse groups together, Calvin has successfully integrated varying aspects of intercultural communications/cultural competency skill building into his presentations and project management initiatives.

As a certified trainer in racial and ethnic identity work, Calvin’s personal mission is to assist others in leading their agency in efforts to create specific strategies for securing timely outcomes for children and families, as well as increase the overall safety and long-term well-being for all children within different systems of care. In his current role, Calvin provides strategic, operational and organizational leadership that grows capacity for intercultural competence, nurturance of diverse populations and inclusive leadership across the program.

Calvin has been married to his wife, Amy, for more than seventeen years and has three daughters, Amaiya, Jaidyn and Brooklynn.