Aurora Martinez
Santa Fe, NM
Professional Summary
Managing Partner at Noonen-Martinez Consulting Inc., a veteran-owned, woman-owned, minority-led firm founded in 2022, specializing in government infrastructure, federal grant compliance, and community-centered planning. Former state leader at the New Mexico Department of Transportation and Department of Finance & Administration. Certified in 2 CFR 200 (federal grant compliance), FHWA Traffic Monitoring covering federal standards for collecting, analyzing, and reporting traffic data including HPMS compliance, multimodal monitoring (pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle), program design, and transportation system management for funding and safety planning, and Certified Crisis Counseling. Additionally recognized under New Mexico emergency protocols as frontline public safety personnel in child protection and behavioral health response. Proven record of audit-ready systems, interagency coordination, and transparent public investment. Have experience in multimillion-dollar budget analysis, development, and forecasting for public infrastructure and safety initiatives.
Key Experience
Managing Partner - Public Policy Consultant · Compliance & Infrastructure Specialist
Noonen-Martinez Consulting Inc. (Noonen-Martinez Consulting Inc.)
Led planning and compliance for over $460M in infrastructure funding to date. Oversaw Davis-Bacon Act compliance, prevailing wage enforcement, and certified payroll systems. Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provided technical assistance in 2 CFR 200 compliance and audit readiness.
Grant Analyst
NM Dept. of Finance & Administration
Evaluated Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), wrote grants, and built systems for federal and state compliance. Supported capital outlay execution and interagency coordination.
Traffic Monitoring Lead & Analyst
NM Dept. of Transportation
Directed statewide traffic studies and infrastructure planning and implementation. Certified in FHWA Traffic Monitoring Program for motorized and non-motorized methodologies for data collection and FHWA’s Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) annual reporting. Applied GIS and statistical analysis to improve data integrity.
Child Protection Investigator
NM Children, Youth & Families Department
Conducted field investigations and authored legal affidavits. Coordinated with law enforcement and courts to ensure child safety.
Crisis Counselor
Agora Crisis Center
Provided trauma-informed support, suicide prevention, and emergency response.
Education
· University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
B.A., Psychology (Minor: Sociology): Concentration on Research Methods, Statistics, & Behavior
· Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque
A.A., Liberal Arts
Certifications
· 2 CFR 200 Certification – Federal grant compliance
· FHWA Traffic Monitoring Certification – HPMS, motorized & non-motorized traffic, infrastructure data standards
· Certified Crisis Counselor – Crisis Intervention, delivered immediate support, de-escalation, and referrals during emergencies.
· DFA Trainings: Procurement Card · Purchasing Query · Supplier Relations
Civic Leadership
· Public Safety Committee Member – City of Santa Fe
· Resilient Community Advisory Council – United Way
· Founder – Los Gatos del Barrio Mutual Aid
Skills & Expertise
Federal & State Grant Management · 2 CFR 200 & Davis-Bacon Compliance · Budget Oversight & Program Audit Readiness Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Planning · Labor Law & Prevailing Wage Oversight · SOP Development · Public Safety Policy · Crisis Intervention · HPMS & TMG Standards (Road & Highways) · GIS Analysis · Data Visualization · Grant Reporting Software · ARPA & IIJA Implementation · Stakeholder Engagement · Interagency Coordination · Community Resilience Strategy
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