Irene Martinez Eligibility and Compliance Officer

If the pieces to the puzzle are to be put into proper place that results in academic and athletic success, then it all starts with Irene Martinez, the Department of Athletics Administrative Assistant and Analyst.

In her third year, Martinez takes the lead in assuring that prospective student-athletes will make the grade for admission to Cal Poly Pomona and will help advise those students on what curriculum needs to be completed. She will also work with the faculty athletic representative in evaluating and maintaining student-athlete eligibility while enrolled at the university.

Besides being an analyst, Martinez will assist the Director of Athletics in all administrative needs as well as be the chief coordinator of NCAA and university reporting.

Martinez has been associated with Cal Poly Pomona since 1972 when she was an active student as a Business Law major. In 1975, she took her first position on campus in the Admissions Office in 1975 where she remained for 18 years. From 1993-99, she worked in the Registrar's Office as an evaluator working closely with the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences and Intercollegiate Athletics.

In 1994, Martinez graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor's in Liberal Studies and two minors: Women Studies and Hispanic Studies. She has completed work towards a master's in Public Administration at the University of La Verne.

She and her husband Raul, have been married for 26 years and have three sons and two grandchildren. They have resided in Alta Loma for 23 years. Both Irene and Raul are active supporters of Cal Poly Pomona athletic events and volunteer services to Cal Poly Associates fundraising events.