Bosses for Babies

How This Boss Makes an Impact for Children in Florida

Lisa Martinez, CEO of LM Genuine Solutions (LMGS), is committed to fostering a family-friendly work environment that reflects the company’s values of collaboration and adaptability. LMGS supports flexible work hours, allowing team members to balance professional responsibilities with family needs. Remote and hybrid work options further enhance this balance, ensuring that team members can contribute meaningfully without sacrificing personal commitments. Additionally, LMGS is developing policies to address family leave as needed and exploring partnerships to support resources for college and post-secondary savings programs. Under Lisa’s leadership, LMGS embraces flexibility and adaptability, reinforcing the belief that sustainable solutions start with people—both within the organization and in the communities it serves.

Bio

Lisa Martinez is the Founder and CEO of LM Genuine Solutions (LMGS), a strategic consulting firm specializing in collaborative problem-solving and community-driven solutions. A Miami native, Lisa began her career as an elementary school teacher, where she honed her problem-solving skills and developed a passion for bridging gaps between education and critical community resources. In 2002, she founded the Positive Partnerships Program, a nonprofit focused on supporting vulnerable youth, which led to her recruitment by the City of Miami Mayor’s Office to lead citywide education initiatives. 


Her responsibilities grew in the following four years, eventually becoming the Mayor’s Director of Policy and Legislation. Over the next several years, Lisa was recruited for various positions by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDSPS) and Miami-Dade County leadership, from spearheading Intergovernmental Affairs, Grants, and Human Resources efforts for MDCPS, to overseeing the county’s Departments of Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, and the Public Library system, to returning to MDCPS to serve as Chief Strategy Officer. Through her work in the public sector, Lisa gained a robust understanding of program development, management, and sustainment, governmental relations, and community engagement.


In 2018, Lisa established LM Genuine Solutions (LMGS) to create a space where people and systems could work together to address complex challenges. Grounded in collaboration and practical problem-solving, LMGS focuses on aligning stakeholders, developing strategic approaches, and implementing solutions tailored to each community’s needs. Since its inception, the firm has supported organizations across sectors, helping them navigate challenges, build partnerships, and drive meaningful change.