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Meet our YLAB Mentors
Learn more about them below, or meet the whole RVM Team here!
All RVM staff are carefully background checked and vetted, then thoroughly trained in concepts and skills important to building resilience and empowering youth. Trainings including strengths-based communication, trauma-informed care, adolescent development, avoiding bias, youth mental health, suicide intervention, and de-escalation. All staff undergo on-going training, and background checks are conducted every 2 years.
Jimena Franco
YLAB Lead / Bilingual Lead Mentor
Hi! My name is Jimena Franco; I was born in Mexico and lived there for most of my life, until I moved to the U.S when I was 16. I have been living in the Rogue Valley for the last 5 years. I graduated from Eagle Point High School in 2020 with the Oregon Biliteracy Seal, and since then I have been developing and growing my own small business, creating handmade crafts and jewelry.
Emma Martinez, MSW, LCSW
School-based Mentor Support Specialist
Emma is originally from Oakland, California and has spent the last 18+ years living and exploring all regions of Oregon. After working and volunteering in various nonprofits in the Portland Metro Area for many years, Emma now calls the Rogue Valley home.
Emma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has devoted her professional career to advocating with and for marginalized youth, families, and communities. She possesses a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and social change and is grounded in a firm belief in the responsibility to positively impact her community. Emma’s passion for working with youth is further rooted in active listening, leading with curiosity, strong collaboration, and being playful! She originally became involved with RVM as a volunteer in their 1-to-1 Match Program and joined the Circle Program team shortly after, supporting youth in school settings.
Emma is often found adventuring with her husband and two dogs, Rio and Osa. Camping, cooking, puzzles, creating art, making pottery, and spending time with family are some things she truly enjoys.
