Martha Gertrude Burk (born October 18, 1941)[1] is an American political psychologist, feminist, and former (2000-2005) Chair of the National Council of Women's Organizations.
Burk served as Senior Policy Advisor for Women's Issues to New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson from 2007-2010, when he left office due to term limitations.
[6] She is a syndicated columnist, and serves as Money Editor for Ms.[7] She also is producer/host of Equal Time With Martha Burk on Santa Fe Public Radio,[8] and sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Women, Politics & Policy.
[12][13] Following the discord, two club members resigned, Thomas H. Wyman, a former CEO of CBS, and John Snow, when President George W. Bush nominated him to serve as Secretary of the Treasury.
"[14] In August 2012, the Augusta National board of directors extended membership to two women, in the wake of two gender discrimination lawsuits facilitated by Burk's organization against companies associated with Augusta National, resulting in $79 million in settlements, and programmatic relief prohibiting these companies from entertaining at or in conjunction with facilities that discriminate on the basis of race or gender.