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From teacher education to law, finance and emerging technology: a career shaped by continuous learning and the exchange of ideas.
Learning across disciplines.
Mr. Martin began tertiary education in Teacher Education at the then College of The Bahamas, concentrating in Business and Economics. He went on to study law and pursue advanced work in technology and financial services.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of London; Certificate of Legal Education, Eugene Dupuch Law School; Master of Laws, Oxford Brookes University.
Advanced studies in digital law, artificial intelligence and technology through academic programs at Lyon Catholic University in France.
Postgraduate and executive-level certificates in AI, AML compliance, international taxation, trust management, international relations and diplomacy, including study through Oxford University, Harvard University and MIT.
Bringing practice into the classroom.
Mr. Martin previously served as an Adjunct Professor of corporate governance and law at the University of The Bahamas. He currently lectures in Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services at the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS).
His teaching and research interests focus on law and economics, emerging technologies, ethics and finance.
Additional academic interests include AI governance and ethics, financial services regulation, constitutional reform and public policy.
Service beyond the classroom.
He formerly served on the Board of Directors of Civil Society Bahamas and chaired its Governance and National Affairs Committee. Within Toastmasters International District 47, he has held roles including Club President, Division Director and District Parliamentarian.
He is also a past executive and current director of The Bahamas Alzheimer's Association, supporting advocacy, awareness, caregiver support and community education.