Abel Martin, MSW, PSS
He/him/his
Program Manager, Veteran Interim Housing
West Los Angeles
Abel Martin is a program manager at the PATH West Los Angeles Community Hub, serving medically fragile Veterans experiencing homelessness who are residing in our dedicated interim housing program. He was born and raised in Los Angeles as a first generation Mexican American, or Chicano, nurtured by immigrant parents who came to the United States with the hope of making life better for themselves and their children.
His lived experience has positioned him to effectively reach the population he serves. Before PATH, Abel served in the United States Navy for nearly five years before moving on to work in Veterans Services for more than a decade. As a Veteran who has personally experienced homelessness, he brings a great deal of passion and consideration to his role at PATH. Abel believes that his experience as an unhoused Veteran brings him a unique perspective and informs his work in important ways.