# @uwsohe on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-12-11T17:01:13.000+00:00

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The School of Human Ecology is proud to announce Kaina Darina Martinez '25 as the school’s winter 2025 commencement flag bearer! She was also named a notable grad by @uwmadison—a campus-wide honor that celebrates extraordinary Badgers who have taken advantage of what the university has to offer.

Martinez is a proud soon-to-be Master of Science in Human Ecology alumna. The applied graduate program prepares professionals who want to solve societal problems and take on leadership roles within organizations that promote the well-being of individuals, families and communities.

As a first generation college graduate who grew up in Belize, Martinez prioritized finding a university that felt like home: "Once I visited the School of Human Ecology, I felt that sense of community that I was looking for," she says. "A sense of community was very important to me." 

For Martinez, carrying the school’s flag symbolizes the collective spirit of  trust and belief that Human Ecology has in her.

“It’s a humbling reminder that I am stepping into the future not alone but together with the respect and responsibility that we have built,” she says.

After graduation, Martinez plans to contribute to roles where she develops and delivers programs that foster healthier lives, sustainable practices and equitable opportunities. Whether it is in grassroots initiatives, nonprofit organizations or creating her own career, she looks towards honoring Human Ecology’s mission and making an impactful difference in the lives of others.

Congratulations to Martinez and the Human Ecology class of 2025! Read the full notable grad feature in our link in bio 🔗

#SoHEProud #Classof2025 #HumanEcology #UWGrad

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soheproud, classof2025, uwgrad, humanecology

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