Meet the Taxpayer Advocate

Martin Arias
Special Assistant - Taxpayer Advocate
County of San Diego 

Martin comes to us with a strong background in public service and leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Diego State University and has demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational skills in his previous roles at the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

Most recently, Martin served as the Director of Prevention and Intervention Programs at the District Attorney’s office, where he managed a team, oversaw program outcomes, and built trust and strong relationships with community members and other governmental agencies to resolve community cases.

Prior to his work with the District Attorney, Martin served as a Legislative Aide in the California State Senate, where he was deeply involved in policy research, legislative analysis, and public speaking.

In addition to his professional experience, Martin is committed to volunteer work, serving as a Board Member of Border View YMCA, Treasurer of the Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center, and a past Board Member of the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber. His dedication to community service and his bilingual skills in English and Spanish make him an outstanding addition to our organization.