Pitch
Would your group benefit from an expert speaker on homelessness?
Try Ken Martin!
Why Ken?
Related Work History:
Related Life Experiences:
Recovering alcoholic.
Former homeless college student.
Displaced by fire
One-time simultaneous owner of four homes relegated to homelessness
Has Hidden Disabilities and has same in parental experience. Over 80% of homeless have hidden disabilities.
Couch-surfer, Park Dweller, Airport Tenant, [even stayed overnight in warming station (under threat of arrest)]
(Former) Street Sense Vendor
Advocate, Writer, Forum Planner/Panelist, and Exhibited Photographer.
Street Sense Highlights:
Photographed Living Legend Congressman John Lewis, D-GA
https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/behind-the-story-meeting-a-superhero/#.XDPHHM1G01k
Interviewed former Senator Al Franken, D-MN
https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/a-conversation-with-senator-al-franken/#.XDPOVc1G01k
This one got me in the Smithsonian!
https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/summer-2017-at-street-sense/#.XDPQhc1G01k
Participated with the Interactive Art Bus Project.
https://vimeo.com/128988622
Contributor to National Presbyterian School Service Project
After hearing my spoken word "Can you see me?" and being "skooled" on Rap by Street Sense Vendor/Artist Marcellus Phillips this happened:
https://vimeo.com/305529522
For more information or to discuss projects, please email Ken at contactus@martinendeavours.com
Try Ken Martin!
Why Ken?
- Washington DC native with multi-faceted perspective on the subject developed through years of experience!
- A man of integrity willing to tailor his presentation to suit the needs of your group.
- It is difficult to find a willing speaker that is equally knowledgeable/qualified and credible!
Related Work History:
- VISTA Volunteer Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
- Community Improvement Corporation Crisis Intervention Counselor
- DC Coalition For The Homeless Shelter Manager
- Associated Catholic Charities Transitional Counselor/Program Administrator
- Martin Real Estate Services Business/Property Manager
- Mortgage America/DC Marketing /Business Manager
Related Life Experiences:
Recovering alcoholic.
Former homeless college student.
Displaced by fire
One-time simultaneous owner of four homes relegated to homelessness
Has Hidden Disabilities and has same in parental experience. Over 80% of homeless have hidden disabilities.
Couch-surfer, Park Dweller, Airport Tenant, [even stayed overnight in warming station (under threat of arrest)]
(Former) Street Sense Vendor
Advocate, Writer, Forum Planner/Panelist, and Exhibited Photographer.
Street Sense Highlights:
Photographed Living Legend Congressman John Lewis, D-GA
https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/behind-the-story-meeting-a-superhero/#.XDPHHM1G01k
Interviewed former Senator Al Franken, D-MN
https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/a-conversation-with-senator-al-franken/#.XDPOVc1G01k
This one got me in the Smithsonian!
https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/summer-2017-at-street-sense/#.XDPQhc1G01k
Participated with the Interactive Art Bus Project.
https://vimeo.com/128988622
Contributor to National Presbyterian School Service Project
After hearing my spoken word "Can you see me?" and being "skooled" on Rap by Street Sense Vendor/Artist Marcellus Phillips this happened:
https://vimeo.com/305529522
For more information or to discuss projects, please email Ken at contactus@martinendeavours.com