DeAndre Martin

Biographie: DeAndre Martin was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma in 2017. He has professional experience working with The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Oklahoma Senate, and Gardner Tanenbaum. He currently serves as the Project Manager for the Oklahoma City Innovation District and CEO of Monsta Investment Group and XXII East Community Development. In 2021, XXII East Community Development and NE OKC Renaissance created PlaceKeepers. PlaceKeepers is a real estate development and small business training program for NE Oklahoma City residents and stakeholders. It is designed to increase community led real estate development and homeownership at levels that offset the displacement caused by gentrification. DeAndre has a passion to support entrepreneurs and economic growth in underserved communities.