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Cecilia Martinez-Torteya, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical associate professor in the department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. Her research explores how trauma and other challenges can impact families through generations. She is also interested in understanding how protective factors—like safety, stability and healthy coping mechanisms—can help families in marginalized communities cope with hardship. As a patient-care provider, she supports families and researches trauma-informed parenting strategies for young families. She is dedicated to helping Spanish-speaking families gain better access to these valuable services.