Biography
Dr. Saraí Blanco Martinez is a first generation Latinx immigrant educator, who was raised in rural North Carolina. As an interdisciplinary scholar, she draws from the fields of Psychology, Education, and Social Work to better understand how systems of oppression contribute to the experiences of marginalization of Latinx immigrant families. Drawing on participatory action research methodologies, she partners with community organizations, families, and young people to examine the ways that families try to protect themselves and help one another heal from experiences of marginalization across social contexts (e.g. schools, home).
In her free time she enjoys reading fantasy YA novels, spending time outdoors, and playing with her two dogs, Nala and Cookie.
Research Interests
Latinx youth's sociopolitical development
Ethnic-racial socialization messages
Radical healing of immigrant-origin communities
Education
Dr. Blanco Martinez earned her Ph.D. in the Combined Program of Education and Psychology, as well as a Masters in Social Work, from the University of Michigan.