You’re the one that connects the dots.
Martha Krall is a passionate advocate for youth development and community connection. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she moved to North Carolina in 2007 after her husband, her biggest supporter, helped enroll her in YMCA classes, hoping Martha would find someone involved in youth development who could help her begin her new life in North Carolina. On her first day, she met someone who connected her with a broader network of youth development leaders in the county. That single interaction opened the door to Martha’s future in community service.
Her first volunteer role was with the Alamance Partnership for Children, where she gained a consulting position with the Alliance for Children and discovered her ability to “connect the dots” between people, programs, and resources. Martha’s community involvement expanded as she engaged with the Women’s Resource Center and attended United Way meetings at Twin Lakes Community, a place she soon came to call home. Yet the most influential part of Martha’s career has been working with Impact Alamance, a foundation that supports many of the organizations around Alamance that Martha has volunteered with. She served on the board of directors for 9 years, and her experience with Impact Alamance has transformed her own life, as well as the lives of those who rely on their support.
Today, Martha continues to invest in the community through Life@Elon, where she serves on the Executive Board to provide learning opportunities for people ages 50 and older and interact with Elon students which brings her energy and a renewed sense of purpose. For Martha, connection has always been at the heart of her work, building strong relationships to uplift children, families, and the broader Alamance community.