Ashanti F. Martinez is a Democrat representing District 22 in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the House of Delegates. Appointed to the seat on February 24, 2023, he serves as Majority Whip , chairs the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus , and holds leadership roles in the Legislative Black Caucus and Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus. Notable achievements include recognition as a Daily Record "Very Important Professional" under 40 , Prince George’s County Community Advocate of the Year , and service on the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Council and Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended St. Mary’s School in Landover Hills and graduated from Parkdale High School in Riverdale Park, Maryland; earned a B.A. in political science and government from Howard University , where he was campaign director for the College Democrats of America and resident assistant .
• Political Experience: Began in high school lobbying in Annapolis; congressional intern for Reps. Elijah E. Cummings and Steny Hoyer ; deputy political director, Joseline Pena-Melnyk for Congress ; campaign manager, Vivian Flowers ; constituent services specialist, Prince George’s County Council District 3 ; research and policy analyst, CASA ; chief of staff, County Council District 7 ; communications specialist, County Council . Current committee roles include Health Committee and its subcommittees on elder care, maternal health, and public health disparities .