Marta has been a member of Chula Vista Sunrise Rotary for 15 years. She held many offices including Club President. She chaired Membership, International Service and Peace Committees. She has assisted and participated in Club Fundraisers and work projects. 

She has served District 5340 in many roles. She was GSE Team Leader to Ecuador, RYLA facilitator, District International Service Chair, District Strategic Planning Team, Thousand Smiles volunteer, Mobilizing Rotary for Micro Credit Committee, Friends of Ecuador Committee, Pathway to Peace Committee and Zone Institute Foundation and Emerging Leader training. She is currently serving as Assistant Governor and District Grants Sub-Committee Chair. 

Marta was born and raised in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. She is a 3rd generation Rotarian with her Grandfather being a founding member of the Rotary Club of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Her Father was a member of the Tijuana Rotary for 47 years. Marta is proud to follow in his footsteps as he was District Governor twice. 

Marta retired from her 30 year career as a Mortgage Loan Officer. She helped many families achieve the Dream of Homeownership. This included non-English speaking families as she is Bilingual, Biliterate and Bicultural in Spanish. She served as President of the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

Marta is married to Bill Knight. They have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

 

See the recent Article on Marta in the San Diego Union Tribune