Marti’s career has been focused on translating public health science into real-world impact. She most recently served as chief program strategy officer at the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, a nonprofit public health organization dedicated to building and strengthening state and national leadership and expertise in chronic disease prevention and management. In that role, she led strategic planning and program development, managed partnerships, and built and led teams through growth, evolution, and innovation—and always with heart. Additionally, Marti has overseen wellness programs in Missouri, Wyoming, and Kansas.
Marti’s academic background includes a Doctor of Public Health from the University of Illinois-Chicago, master’s degrees in Public Health Leadership and Exercise Science and physical Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, with emphases in communication, psychology, and sociology.