A. Damien Martin

A. Damien Martin (December 2, 1933 – August 15, 1991) was one of the founders of the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), originally known as the Institute for the Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth (IPLGY). The Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) founded the Harvey Milk High School in New York City. Martin was a psychiatrist and taught speech pathology at the NYU School of Education.

Martin was a member of the Governor's Task Force on Teenage Suicide, Child Welfare League of America, The New York City Task Force on AIDS, and the NYC Board of Education Multicultural Advisory Committee.

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