Who We Are

Who We Are

Learn More About Us

We are Wendy’s Family and friends. We are the people who carry Wendy’s light after her life was tragically cut short September 18, 2018, by a senseless act of violence in the heart of our nation’s Capital. 

Our Mission 

To provide strategic grants and to support projects that encourage women’s empowerment through running, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Our Core Values

EXCELLENCE

We are driven by results; excellence is our benchmark to accomplish our mission and vision.

INTEGRITY

The WMLP is committed to operating within the highest ethical standards and will require the same from our partners. We will support honorable initiatives with a history of success, honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct. 

LOVE WINS

Wendy Martinez, the inspiration for our foundation, believed that circumstances cannot stop us from loving others because God loved us first. Her declaration of life was that, “Love wins.” We honor and celebrate her life by sharing her vision of love with all people.

Meet the Board

 We are Wendy’s family and close friends. We are the people who carry Wendy’s light after her life was tragically cut short September 18, 2018, by a senseless act of violence in the heart of Washington, D.C. The members of our organization are united to achieve a common purpose – to keep Wendy’s light shining. In doing so, we believe that our own talents, as well as those of the community, are more powerful and impactful when we come together to support causes that were very dear to Wendy’s heart.

Cora Martinez 

President & Founder

Juan Carlos
Martinez

Vice President

 Daniel Hincapie 

Board Member
Co-founder

Kristina Moore 

Board Member
Co-founder

Patrice Webb

Board Member
Co-founder

Jennifer Thomas

Board Member
Co-founder

Erica Chicola

Board Member
Co-founder

Luz Enid Heine

Controller

Arlen Roberts

Board Member
Co-founder

Our Vision 

Like the shooting star that our Wendy was in life, her light and legacy will extend after her physical body left the earth. It will live on through us; and through every person who locks arms with us to achieve her vision for a better today: 

• Where women understand, celebrate, and share their own power, especially Latina women

• Where running is a force for vitality and can be practice safely; and 

• Where the promise of technology is a catalyst and mechanism to realize even bigger and better outcomes. 

For more information contact us at info@wendyslegacy.org
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