When exhaustion isn't normal
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter ¡ Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava âReporter ¡ Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM ¡ 1 min read
A tired and sleepy truck driver resting on his truck's steering wheel.