Andrea Martinez

Dr. Andrea Martinez is a Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods at the University of Surrey's School of Psychology. She holds a PhD in Psychology from King’s College London, a bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Science, and a master's in Special Education from the University of the Philippines. Her research focuses on mental health, violence against women and children, health inequalities, and migration-related health issues, particularly among marginalized communities.

Dr. Martinez has over 25 years of public service in charity and non-profit organizations, addressing mental health, homelessness, domestic violence, and modern slavery. She has led monitoring and impact evaluations of welfare programs and serves as a speaker/trainer on mental health and well-being. Her work emphasizes co-production research methods and participatory action research.

Her publications explore mental health literacy among Filipino migrant workers, barriers to help-seeking in Filipino communities, ethnic disparities in dementia outcomes, and online child sexual exploitation. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has contributed to global health equity efforts.

While no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, her extensive engagement with vulnerable populations underscores her commitment to applied research with real-world impact.