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Road Guardians Instructor of the Month
Teresa Martinez, RN/MSN – ASM Lead Instructor and Instructor Trainer, has been selected as our instructor of the month. Due to Teresa’s hard work, time, passion, and dedication to the organization, we chose her as our featured Instructor of the Month. Teresa has been an active part of ASM, along with the assistance of her husband, Ben since 2008. The Road Guardians team appreciates her passionate efforts that started in Northern Illinois and extended to Arizona when she and Ben relocated to Phoenix. They also lived in Texas for a few years, where she actively taught before returning to Arizona. Read on to learn about Teresa as we share more about her journey with our readers.
- Q: Could you share your name and the story behind your journey?
A: Teresa “Trauma Mama” Martinez—I was born and raised in Chicago. I taught all over “Chicago Land.” I spoke at International Motorcycle shows about ASM. I have taught in Illinois, Montana, Arizona, Texas, and California. My husband, Ben, and I moved to Arizona in 2012. We lived in Texas for a bit, opening up freestanding ERs (2017—2020). We returned to Arizona during COVID-19 (2020).
- Q: What inspired you to start riding?
A: I’m just a tomboy. I grew up on dirt bikes. I like adrenaline!
- Q: How long have you been riding, and what do you ride?
A: 40 years – 2017 HD Street Glide Special named Olaf & a 2024 Goldwing Tour named My Magic Carpet Ride (MMCR.)
- Q: How would you describe your riding style?
A: Long Distance- Touring.
- Q: What is your medical background?
A: I spent 30 years as an RN Trauma Nurse – I am now an Infection Preventionist.
- Q: When did you first come across Accident Scene Management/Road Guardians?
A: In 2007, I was at an accident scene (doing medical support), and the rider did not know what to do. Since then, I have been teaching cross-country as an ASM Lead Instructor and Instructor Trainer.
- Q: What led you to become an ASM instructor?
A: If there wasn’t a curriculum out there, I was going to create one. After that 2007 crash, I found Vicki at Accident Scene Management, and I found the Rescue Riders. I got actively involved with both organizations.
- Q: What do you find most rewarding about teaching?
A: Sharing my passion for trauma and care of the critically injured with my Moto family.
- Q: Where do you most enjoy riding, or what was your all-time favorite ride?
A: My favorite riding is up in Northern Arizona with the green trees and mountains.
- Q: Apart from riding, what other hobbies do you have?
A: I enjoy sharing life’s adventures with my husband, Ben.
- Q: List two things on your bucket list.
A: Sturgis & riding the countryside in Ireland-Scotland.
- Q: If you could offer one piece of advice to all riders, what would it be?
A: The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away to others. Be an encourager – the world has plenty of critics already!
