Karen Torres

Choices Matter Changemakers

Karen Torres is a dedicated advocate, speaker, and educator in the field of distracted driving awareness. Her journey began from a profound personal tragedy, which ignited a passion to effect change in road safety. Witnessing the devastating impact of a distracted driver firsthand, Karen’s perspective on responsible driving shifted dramatically.

Driven by a mission to empower drivers, Karen strives to foster accountability and awareness regarding the consequences of distracted driving. Her goal is to inspire individuals to prioritize safe and focused driving practices, urging them to become advocates for change within their own communities.

As a speaker and educator, Karen shares her moving story to raise awareness and provoke meaningful dialogue on the importance of making informed choices behind the wheel. Her advocacy work serves as a catalyst for societal change, aiming to create safer roads and prevent future tragedies.

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Just wanted to let you know Karen was a huge hit here at CHS.

Thanks so much for working to get her here.

Mark

CHS

Colchester,

Vermont

I just wanted to reach out and thank you and your wonderful team again for coming to Mount View High School and speaking to our students and staff about safe driving practices in your Choices Matter presentation. I was grateful for the time we had together and really appreciate your ability to not only educate but engage and empathize through your difficult experience with others.

Warm regards,

Matthew

Principal

Mount View High School

Thorndike,

Maine

Karen on the Podcast

Karen Torres joins us on The Choices Matter Podcast. She is a passionate advocate for safe driving and a featured voice for the Choices Matter program. Karen shares her personal story of losing her father — a highway worker tragically killed in a work zone by a distracted driver — and how that loss changed her as well as her family’s life forever.

Speaking from a daughter’s perspective, Karen delivers a deeply moving call to action: to recognize the impact of every choice made behind the wheel, to be accountable, and to become champions of safety within our own communities.

Karen’s mission is clear and urgent — to honor her father’s legacy by ensuring his story saves lives. This episode is a reminder that one moment of distraction can mean a lifetime of loss.