Gloria C. Martinez, MSW
Survivor | Advocate | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Youth Prevention Specialist
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Meet Gloria
Entrepreneur, Nonprofit Founder, Author, Mom of 3, Program Designer, Speaker & more!
She is a Hispanic, Miami-Dade native, social worker, and survivor-advocate dedicated to empowering women, girls, and families across South Florida. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Work at the University of Southern California.
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With more than 17 years of experience in social services, Gloria founded The Family Tree of Life Center Inc. in 2020, which includes the Tree of Life parenting center and the Taking Back the Girls human trafficking prevention program. Her survivor-led work has reached thousands of youth and families and has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, and in print locally and internationally. She is a new author as she released Reagan's Safety List in March of 2026. This books discusses Safe Touch, Safe Strangers, and Safe Secrets.
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Testimonials
Daisy- 16yr old
"Hearing her personal story made the presentation very emotional and real. It was important to hear what she went through but it also showed how strong she is today. I will remember her advice on how to protect myself in the future".
Bella- 17yr old
"Before her presentation I didn't know what Human Trafficking really was, it made me realize that young people need to be very careful. She helped me understand what it is".
Rose - Mom of 2
"I was listening to her, and I just started to cry. What she was saying resonated with me, I had been through similar things, and I didn't realize how abusive it was until I sat here and heard this presentation. Wow, just wow".
Janet - 14 yr old
"I think Gloria's speech was extremely important for students to hear. Many of us didn’t know what trafficking really was. We also didn't know how the things we use everyday traffickers also use".
Chloe- 22yr old
"She created a space where I felt safe immediately. The way she presented made me feel like I could tell her anything. She didn’t just talk at us, she connected with us. That meant everything."
Ms. P- Teacher
"Gloria spoke to hundreds of students, and you could hear a pin drop. They all listened and engaged. She speaks with compassion and strength. The kids in the room were following along because she connected to them. So many kids rushed after to talk to her more. It was incredible to watch"
