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Cara Martinez, MA, currently serves as the Manager of Science Communications at Cedars-Sinai, where responsibilities include serving as the primary communications contact for the Smidt Heart Institute and Departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology. Additionally, Cara is the owner of Communications and Content by Cara, focusing on content creation and communication strategies for various clients, including Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Previous experience includes roles such as Associate Director of Communications at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, where Cara managed the communications team and contributed to a notable increase in brand awareness. Cara's background also includes significant positions at Cedars-Sinai, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Orange County United Way, complemented by an MA in Strategic Public Relations from the University of Southern California and a BA in Communications and English from California State University, Fullerton.