Founder's Farewell

By SERIAH SARGENTON Staff Writer

As the graduating class says goodbye to the college community, one graduating senior who’s left a mark on the Hispanic community at Saint Rose is saying goodbye to her legacy.

Elenie Martinez is graduating from the School of Math and Sciences with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice behavior law. After college Martinez plans to pursue a Masters Degree in public and non-profit management at NYU Wagner starting in the fall.

Martinez says that majoring in public and non-profit management will allow her to gain experience needed to work for the criminal justice issues for the public. In the future she hopes to help her community by organizing, coordinating, and advocating for resources to help the system progress.

“I still live in the hood and know the struggles that my family and friends go through daily so I want to make an impact firsthand by being the voice and go to anyone who needs help,” said Martinez.

During her senior year Martinez held two internships through the criminal justice department. Currently she is a legislative intern in the District Council 37, where she has learned about New York