Paul E. Martin

Paul E. Martín is a prominent human rights advocate, political candidate, and CEO of For The Children. He has dedicated his career to promoting social justice, environmental stewardship, and common-sense gun safety, with a special focus on helping those affected by physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma. He studied Philosophy at UCLA and Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Biola University. Before his current position, he worked as Director of Development at Family Assistance Ministries, Senior Community Director/Development at the March of Dimes, and Executive Pastor at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. He has also served as a Senior Consultant to Reverend Dr. Robert H. Schuller and Vice President of Marketing at Maranatha Music and Publishing.

During the 2018 U.S. Congressional elections, Paul E. Martin garnered significant media attention with his campaign centered around condemning human rights abuses like those committed by Vladimir Putin, including the cancelation of the adoption of Russian orphans and the murder of Sergei Magnitsky. He earned the explicit endorsement of Bill Browder, whom Senator John McCain referred to as Putin's "#1 Enemy". As a firm believer that children are the most vulnerable, Paul is particularly committed to helping those who suffer as refugees, migrants, and foster children, who are particularly susceptible to family-induced childhood trauma.