Janelle Martinez, CEO and Founder of Guided Growth Professionals, is an inspiring and passionate leader dedicated to driving meaningful change in the lives of her clients. Her approach emphasizes the importance of purposeful engagement and the transformative power of great leadership in achieving positive outcomes and her experience includes work with individuals and families navigating trauma, juvenile justice involvement, substance abuse, homelessness, teen parenting, emotional and behavioral challenges, attachment issues, and survivors of sex trafficking across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. ​​Janelle holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland and brings over 15 years of expertise in designing and delivering impactful services for children, families, and communities.