Argelia Martinez

Chief Communications Officer

Justice for Migrant Women

Argelia is the Chief Communication Officer at Justice for Migrant Women, an organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of migrant and rural women. She is a recovering advertising woman from Corporate America who uses her powers for good by centering marginalized voices. Argelia brings 20+ years of experience in communications planning, organizational strategy, and inclusive audience engagement. She guides her teams to be brand architects and execute advertising tactics. She has experience in marketing operations and using tech tools to make more time for creativity.

Born in Chicago, Argelia proudly identifies as the daughter of Mexican nationals. She has a deep desire to make an impact in the food justice space, which led her to join the team at Justice for Migrant Women in 2024.

As a first-generation professional, Argelia is dedicated to creating spaces for BIPOC communities to thrive and is paying it forward by mentoring college students. She earned her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern’s Medill School of Communication and her Bachelor’s degree at DePaul University. She enjoys nature walks with her dog Canela and spending time with family.

Her favorite mantra is by Chicagoan Melissa DuPrey, “I am rooted in culture with an eye towards sustainability.”