Martin is a Mesilla Valley native and a graduate of Western New Mexico University (WNMU), holding a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. He is also trained in EMDR by EMDRIA. Martin has been with Zia from the start; he originally was contracted to assist with initial operation tasks, he later became one of the first rehab technicians, and within a year’s time Martin became a Lead Tech in a management position. Martin was then tasked to another leadership role as Admissions Coordinator with the organization. Martin assisted in the creation and implementation of a system in the admissions process that reflects the vision put forth by Zia Recovery Center. Today Martin is a part of the Clinical Team where he uses his personal experiences in recovery, his education in the Chemical Dependency field, and his time in military service to relate to clients and assist them in their journey to become the best versions of themselves. Martin is guided by the spiritual principles of love, integrity, patience, and compassion. He also relies on the amazing team that works alongside him to provide the best possible care for ZRC clients, with a knack for keeping things lively.
Martin states. “The work that I am privileged to do at ZRC is a direct result of a couple of guys in recovery that wanted to help people as we were once helped. Today it has turned into a thriving recovery community that I am proud to call Family. ZRC is a beacon of hope for addicts that are ready to change their lives and my favorite part is getting to watch people that were once hopeless regain control of their lives and develop the desire to pass it on to others in need.”