“When I hired Amy to work on my team at SEIU Local 1000, I knew she would bring enthusiasm and energy to the role of Labor Relations Representative. She did not disappoint. Later on, we maintained our friendship so that I felt comfortable recommending her to replace me at CSEA, and I saw her flourish in that role as well. Amy is quick to learn and always has workers’ best interests at heart. She is a joy to have leading any campaign.”

— Scherita Adams, Operating Engineers Local 39

“During my years as a field director for CSEA (the California School Employees Association), I was able to hire and mentor Amy Hines-Shaikh who is bright with talent and energy. Whether negotiating with calm determination for members during the hard days of the recession, fighting with tactical skill to pass Propositions 25 and 26, or organizing and training members site to site to build power for both, Amy embraced every avenue and tool available to her in order to succeed. Methodical planning, steely resolve and a smart intellect allow Amy to connect to both members at the ground level and the bargaining table. Amy Hines-Shaikh is a formidable asset worth having on your team.”

— Sharon “Pinkie” Furlong, Area Director (ret.) - CSEA

“Thank you so much for all your work with CWA and congratulations on your new business.  I know you and Kim will be extremely successful...  Your passion and tenacity will take you far.  Thank you again for the work you have done to improve the lives of working families .  I wish you the very best.”

— Liz Sorenson, Area/Political Director - CWA District 9

“Ms. Hines-Shaikh’s primary task was to get people to do important work that no one wants to do and that they are not used to being asked to do. When I first became involved in my Local board several years ago, efforts towards activating our base were initiated, but then they fizzled for lack of executive follow up. Things have changed after Ms. Hines-Shaikh came to work for us. Shortly after her arrival she shepherded through the first coherent action towards activating the base I have ever seen.”

— John Rundin, Vice President for Legislation - UC-AFT

“The moment I met Amy, I knew she was different than most activists I had met in the past. Amy was able to bond with people from all walks of life and able to transcend differences. Our members truly trusted Amy and depended on her to guide them. Amy's passion for social and economic justice is inspiring, heartwarming, encouraging, and guides the way she lives her life. I am certain that partnering with Amy and Wild Cat Consulting would be a positive decision.”

— Luci Clark, Senior Labor Relations Representative, CSEA, (ret.)

“I’ve worked with Amy the last few years and she’s a dedicated and hard worker. She throws her all into whatever she’s working on and is a very progressive thinker. Wild Cat Consulting is bound to be as great as Amy is!”

— Keith Gibbs, President of CWA Local 9412 and Northern California Co-Chair of District 9’s Legislative and Political Committee

“I met Amy when she was a student at the UMass Amherst Labor Center, where I was a professor. Amy is passionate about social justice and has been willing to take risks and work hard to fight for what is right.”

— Stephanie Luce, Professor of Labor Studies, City University of New York

“KCM is a dedicated warrior for the working class. I have seen her have a vision, inspire others with her vision, create a comprehensive plan that implements that vision all while building important partnerships and relationships so that workers can exercise their power and win.”

— Gabriel Haaland, SEIU Local 1021 Political Coordinator

“I've had the pleasure of working alongside Kim Carter Martinez. She is an excellent thought partner, strategist and visionary. Kim is an individual I would highly recommend to help anyone on a guided tour of how to change the world.”

— Jamie Thompson, SEIU Local 2015 Nursing Home Director

“Working with Kim was an amazing experience. We are a huge department and she supported and led us to the point that we BELIEVED we could fight and win! And we did!! As our Union Leader Kim inspired us to believe in ourselves and to fight hard! This resulted in a strike that won us a fair contract! Kim is a fighter and I am so glad she was on our team!!”

— Licia Parsons, Member SEIU 1021, Contra Costa County 

“KCM's ability to build quick, meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life could teach us all a lesson in humility, compassion and active listening.  Kim has an uncanny ability to use what she's learned in her diverse relationships and is able to inspire others and move them to action, no matter how stagnant they may have been.”

— Lisa Harlow, Senior Organizer, AFSCME Council 57