Cynthia Padilla Pearson
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Originally from Puerto Rico, Cynthia is a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, a certified trauma specialist, field traumatologist and a restorative justice practitioner. Cynthia was a career victims’ rights advocate and served 14 years in the court system supporting survivors of complex trauma, developing trauma-informed community programs, and providing specific training for public safety.