Clayton County Foundation for the Future welcomes Goltz, Martin

The Clayton County Foundation for the Future is excited to welcome two advisory board new members, who will support its mission to empower communities and ignite generosity: Linzy Martin, representing Strawberry Point, and Jessica Goltz, representing Monona.

“Linzy and Jessica each bring a unique skillset and background to our work,” says board chair Maria Brummel of McGregor. “We welcome their expertise and look forward to strengthening partnerships and building new connections in Monona and Strawberry Point.” 

Goltz has over two decades of experience in health care and education, with specific knowledge around strategic planning, philanthropy, community health needs assessments, and disaster management. She works as a mental health specialist in the MFL MarMac Community School District and is the CEO and founder of Seva Health Center for Wellbeing. 

As the founder of a local nonprofit, Goltz sees the value of community partnerships and looks forward to using her own experiences to improve quality of life in Clayton County. 

“Having worked with the Foundation on several brain/mental health projects, I witnessed the impact of the Foundation on community members. This inspired me to want to be a board member and give back,” she says. “I am most looking forward to building relationships and connecting community members to much needed resources. The Foundation does a lot of great work to enhance the health and prosperity of Clayton County residents, and I am excited to be a part of that work.”

Goltz lives in Monona with her husband, Mike. They share two sons, Hunter, 20, and Noah, 17. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, trap shooting, yoga and drinking coffee. 

Martin is a retired attorney with over 50 years of experience. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam as a SeaBee. He also spent two decades as an adjunct law professor at Upper Iowa University and Northeast Iowa Community College. “My 30 years of service as Clayton County Magistrate made me aware of some of the local needs,” he says. 

He has been involved in community service throughout his lifetime, including as a member of the Strawberry Fire Department for 10 years and as a founder of the Strawberry Point Farmers Market. “I have served on many boards and have been in many organizations over the years – hunting, fishing, music, military, political, environmental, educational and civic – too many to name. All have had a cumulative effect on my world view.”

Martin currently serves on the Duns Scotus Foundation. This Franciscan Foundation awards $500,000 in annual grants nationally, and Martin reviews each grant application. He has also written grant applications and participated in fundraising for various projects and causes.

He and his wife, Hazel, a teacher at Ed-Co, have enjoyed making Clayton County their home. “I found it a good place to work and play as well as raise our son, Lance,” he says. “I look forward to giving back, paying forward and securing a better future for Clayton County, a place I have called home for almost 50 years.”. 

For fun, Martin turns to music. He plays mandolin and fiddle, and has been involved with the Backbone Bluegrass Festival since its inception 44 years ago. He also enjoys trout fishing, wood carving and gardening. 

The Foundation offers many opportunities to improve quality of life by addressing an array of local issues. To learn more about how you can establish a fund or make a gift that impacts your community, contact Executive Director Emily Sadewasser at 563-880-6044