Sara Martinez, MSW

Grew up: San Mateo

Joined Mission Hospice: November 2015

Came to Mission Hospice: I joined as an intern in 2010 when I was an undergraduate at SF State, and I fell in love with the work. I went on to earn my MSW, and I joined the Mission Hospice team after graduating in 2015.

Mission Hospice in three words: compassion, comfort, teamwork

Hobbies: rollerskating and craft making (bookmarks, centerpieces, party decorations)

Reading: Velva Jean Learns to Fly by Jennifer Niven

Favorite food: sushi and pizza

Little known fact: With support from my family, in 2012 I started a nonprofit organization («Corazon con proposito y mision») that provides food, clothing, school supplies, and scholarships for children and families in southern Guatemala.

Favorite movie: Something’s Gotta Give

On my bucket list: Paris