Bishop Dr. Joynicole Martinez

Bishop Dr. Joynicole Martinez serves as Chief of Staff for Zion Ministries and Episcopal Aide to Patriarch Dr. Will Boyd. Dr. Martinez is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Alchemist Agency, a management and leadership development consulting firm focused on building the capacity of purpose-driven nonprofit organizations, corporation, and executives. Dr. Martinez has 20 years of experience providing capacity-building services, including fund development, leadership and board training, strategic planning, and performance management.

As a community advancement and public health expert, Joynicole has developed initiatives that reach across disciplines to strengthen health and wellness. For example, the development of mixed-income, mixed-finance housing communities that address the social determinants of health, equity and human rights. Joynicole believes there is an inextricable relationship between education, workforce development, and population health. Working toward higher levels of student engagement and revitalizing educational systems so they are responsive to each student is a passion.

Dr. Martinez earned a BA in Political Science from the College of Charleston, a MBA from the University of Phoenix, a DSc. In Clinical Counseling and a Health Science Doctorate (DHSc.) with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from A.T. Still University. She is also a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB).

She sits on the Board of Directors for the Franklin Foundation for Innovation, Wisdom To Believe Foundation, is the U.S. Chair for Housing and Community Development for the ALL International Women’s Chamber, a Subject Matter Expert for the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, is a SheSource Expert in the areas of Business and the Economy, Health, and Social Justice, and is a staff writer for the newspaper The Carolinian.