Gladys is the bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Family Resource Specialist at the Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County (CAC). As the Family Resource Specialist, she is part of the Mental Health team and works on supporting families by linking them to social service agencies and other appropriate resources. Gladys also works on building ongoing relationships with community agencies by exploring ways of partnering and sharing information.  

Gladys holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Salem State University. She is a passionate advocate who has many years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field. She is also trained in evidenced based practices that focus on childhood trauma. 

In her free time, Gladys enjoys spending time with her loved ones.