Margaret Martens is Executive Director of the Water Systems Council (WSC), a national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems. In addition, she serves as Program Director for the Water Well Trust, the only national nonprofit helping Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply. Prior to joining WSC in 2010, Martens was Event Manager for the Town of Davidson, NC and Project Manager for Downtown Davidson Inc. She is the co-founder of two nonprofit organizations in the Charlotte, NC area, including the HAMMERS Program for the Davidson Housing Coalition, which provides home repair services for low-income residents. She has served as a member of the Lake Normal Community Development Council and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Davidson Housing Coalition. Martens is a graduate of Arizona State University.