Governor Moore Appoints Yolanda Maria Martinez as Special Secretary of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs

Published: 6/22/2023

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Yolanda “Maria” Martinez as Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs Special Secretary. Her appointment takes effect July 5.

“As one of our state’s most respected business, community, and philanthropic leaders, Maria brings vision, heart, and experience to this critical role,” said Gov. Moore. “Maria shares our administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that we have a fair, inclusive, and accountable procurement process for our small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. I am grateful to Maria for her willingness to take on this critical position in state government, and I am excited for the work we will accomplish in the years to come.”