Martha Burke was born in Lachine, Quebec but moved to London at a young age. She attended John Dearness Public School and Oakridge Secondary School in London, and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989. Martha has worked at the University of Western Ontario, Labatt Breweries, and came to work in television in 1993. Martha is currently Controller for A-Channel London, Windsor and Wingham.