Raphael Martinez is currently serving as the Belize Country Coordinator for the Healthy Reef for Healthy People Initiative. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Belize, and a master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Governance from Isabella I Private University in Spain. His professional journey includes a significant tenure as the Reserve Manager at Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. His responsibilities encompassed team management, active surveillance of reserve activities, enforcement of fisheries laws and regulations, and active participation in research and data collection initiatives. In addition to his core responsibilities, he has engaged in various specialized training programs, including Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Monitoring and Treatment, Seaweed Cultivation, Rapid Response & Emergency Reef Restoration, and AGGRA Fish Surveyor training, among others. Beyond his professional achievements, he holds a license as a Boat Captain and is an enthusiastic diver. His deep commitment to environmental conservation has been a lifelong driving force, and he’s thrilled to be a valued member of the HRI team. During his leisure time, he enjoys socializing with friends and loved ones, partaking in karaoke, and engaging in various sport activities such as basketball, volleyball, and softball.