Gov. Wes Moore Thursday announced the appointment of Yolanda “Maria” Martinez as Governor’s Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs Special Secretary. Her appointment takes effect July 5. As special secretary, Martinez will lead the administration’s efforts to increase internal and external accountability and performance measures on the Minority Business Enterprise, Veteran Small Business Enterprise and Small Business Reserve business procurement programs, while coordinating with state agencies to identify strategies, increase engagement and expand opportunities for small businesses to grow and succeed in Maryland.
