Danielle Martinez serves as the Director of Student Retention within Academic Support & Retention at the University of Iowa. In her role in Academic Support and Retention, Danielle coordinates campus-wide student success initiatives, but she also provides support, guidance, and mentorship to undergraduate students. She is particularly interested in student retention, intersections of social justice, identity formation, and practical application. She strives to empower people through individualized assistance, while fostering systematic changes to create safe and equitable spaces for historically marginalized populations.