Maria G. Torres is a licensed clinical social worker. She earned a master’s degree in social work and a bachelor’s degree in social work and Spanish at Boise State University. She has served in social work roles for the state’s Child Protective Services with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Worked with St. Luke’s Health Services as an emergency room and hospital social worker. Before joining Saltzer Health in 2018, Torres was a Behavioral Health Consultant at Terry Reilly, a federally qualified health center. At Saltzer Health, Maria developed an Integrated Behavioral Health program. She is currently an independent contractor for C-WHO. Maria has presented at conferences on cultural competency and working with the Latinx population. She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers for 16 years and is serving as the vice president for NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Idaho chapter.