Desteny Martinez serves as the East San Fernando Valley Constituent Advocate for the Office of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. In collaboration with the ESFV regional team she will help residents navigates a wide range of County services, resources, and do all that she can to ensure that residents find the support they need.  

Prior to her role in the Supervisor’s Office, Desteny serves a Pro-Se Legal Intern with the Coalition of Humane Immigrant rights and as a District Intern for Congresswoman Luz Rivas. Desteny was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, as a first-generation graduate, Desteny has earned her associate’s degree in political science and Chicano Studies from Los Angeles Valley college and is a proud transfer student where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in Chicano and Central American Studies with a minor in Public Affairs from UCLA. Outside of work, Desteny enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new cafes, watching movies, and hanging out with her friends.