Robin Martinez Appointed as Compass Executive Director
Board of Directors Selects Program Co-Founder to Guide Affordable Housing Initiatives

San Diego, CA, September 26, 2024 – Compass, a trusted resident services provider and valued development partner for affordable housing, has appointed Robin Martinez as its Executive Director. Ms. Martinez brings nearly two decades of experience in residential development, and creating and managing programming for multi-family housing communities. Blending a strong understanding of the needs of developers and residents, her leadership will guide Compass as it expands its mission and grows its reach throughout California.

Robin Martinez Background
Ms. Martinez has a history of building successful partnerships by working closely with residents, property managers, and developers. She managed community development and HOA programs for Shea Homes, and has worked for companies dedicated to developing and managing Common Interest Developments. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of both the development process and long-term community management.
Ms. Martinez co-founded a non-profit organization called Love Your Lunchbox, the predecessor of Compass, in 2008. Determined to help people access food resources, she saw basic nutrition education and healthy cooking classes as part of a larger strategy to address poverty. Soon after, the organization was administering the E.A.T. (Education, Access, Tools) program to residents of affordable housing communities. Today, E.A.T. is one of Compass’ signature programs.
Nicki Cometa, Compass’ Board President, states, “Robin has a natural ability to inspire others and an aptitude for designing well-structured programs—allowing for replicable success. She has already created effective programming for developers of affordable housing and their residents, and we’re excited to see her build on that momentum.”
Board of Directors
The Compass Board of Directors includes:

• Nicki Cometa, Chief Financial Officer for Affirmed Housing
• James H. Laverty, Director of Construction and Real Estate Practice Group for Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency LLC
• Denise Gomez, PharmD MD, Director of Adult Medicine for TrueCare
• Waheed Karim, Vice President of Affordable Housing California for Banner Bank
• Beth Binger, President of BCI, a public relations firm specializing in CRE development

About Compass
Based in San Diego, Compass serves as the North Star for developers and residents of affordable housing through programs, partnerships, and services. The organization’s mission is to advance best practices in the development and programming of affordable housing. Compass has decades of experience providing MGP (managing general partner) services, and award-winning youth & family programming. For more information, visit compassfah.org.