Andrew Martin

Key Responsibilities

• Liaison to Education & Human Services, Government, and Nonprofit Careers
• General Career Advising
• Employer Development
• Washington DC Trip
• Education, Government and Non-Profit Career Expo at Georgetown
• K-12 Education Recruiting Day

About Andrew

Andrew was born and raised in a small suburb outside of Philadelphia, PA and moved to a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia before starting his senior year in high school. For the last two decades, Andrew has lived in Virginia and has resided in Williamsburg with his family for more than 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Georgia State University, and a Master of Science in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Andrew is also certified as a Career Services Professional through the National Career Development Association. Andrew has been with the Office of Career Development and Professional Engagement since February 2020, when he filled a newly created role for students interested in Education and Public Service Careers. Before transitioning into higher education, Andrew worked as a Career Coach (and other roles as assigned) for a local nonprofit organization. Andrew spent the first 13 years of his career working with children and families in the child welfare system, such as a Child Protective Services Social Worker, Foster Care Social Worker, Independent Living Consultant, Family Services Supervisor, Regional Consultant, and Director of Family Services with various County Government, Non-Profit, and For-Profit employers. Andrew loves speaking with students and building relationships with campus and community partners.

Personal Interests

When Andrew is not at work, he loves spending time with his wonderful family, His wife, Rachel works as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher and they have found Williamsburg a great place to raise their three children who enjoy playing in their pool, watching a good movie, or exploring something new.