Dr. Michelle Yep Martin has worked in offender rehabilitation for over 26 years. During this time, she has worked with various offenders, including men, women, and juveniles. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping offenders turn their lives around and become productive members of society. To achieve this goal, she has pursued various training opportunities and certifications. These include two master’s degrees in clinical psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Emotion Awareness, Emotional Intelligence Academy, Paul Eckman International Plc., July 2014 (with Merit). In addition to her formal education and certifications, she has pursued various other training opportunities, such as trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has also given presentations on multiple topics at various other agencies, including a TED talk. Through these experiences, she has gained a deep understanding of the challenges faced by offenders and their families. Dr. Yep Martin also worked as a school counselor for over seven years at the beginning of her career, working formally with unhoused children and families, and has spent many hours contributing to philanthropic pursuits. She continues to train school districts on topics such as grief, boundaries for teachers and administration with the children they teach, ADHD, and other behavioral issues.