Emma Martin is a veteran spouse of a Post 9/11 Army veteran in Tampa, Fl who has walked alongside her husband through 24 years of military service. From deployments and relocations to the ongoing transitions between military and civilian rhythms, she understands both the resilience and the hidden struggles that spouses often carry.
As a Veteran Spouse Network Peer Leader for three years, Emma creates supportive environments where spouses feel seen, heard, and empowered. She draws on active listening, trauma-informed approaches, and strengths-based techniques to help others find their voice, gain clarity, and build resilience. Her goal is not to provide answers but to walk alongside spouses as they navigate the unique challenges of military and post-military life in supporting those facing invisible wounds, PTSD, and suicide.
Emma’s passion for peer support comes from her belief in reaching current and future generations in raising a military family and finding strength, community, and shared experience. She hopes participants experience safe spaces where they can share openly with others who relate. This personal connection fuels her heart for peer support.
With a background in cultural and belief systems from her B.S. in Religion with a minor in Ministries and Ethics from Liberty University, Emma is an ICF Coach-in-Training and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. This training enhances her expertise and equips her with practical tools for every session, creating meaningful connections for the military-connected community to feel safe and heard. She also serves as Vice President and Co-Founder of the Full Range Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping and empowering military marriages.