Tiondra Martinez is 16 years old, a junior at Woonsocket High School and attends the Woonsocket Area Career Technical Center. Tiondra was crowned the new Miss Rhode Island Teen USA on September 23, 2007 at The Auditorium in Roberts Hall on the Rhode Island College campus. She is also a member of the Pokanoket Wampanoag Indian Tribe and Federation.

Tiondra lived in Springfield, MA for five years. She attended the Chestnut Accelerated Middle School and the School of Science and Technology where she was on the honor roll. She had received awards in language arts for creative writing, reading, cheerleading, and ballet. In the winter of 2001 she went on a hiking trip with her peers and learned survival techniques. It was a valuable experience that taught her the skills to survive not only in the wild but under extreme conditions as well. She has also had the opportunity to travel to Cancun, MX and Puerto Rico to experience the traditions and customs of these two cultures.

Tiondra is presently active in tribal activities and enjoys her native american dancing as well as spending time at Rhode Island's beautiful shoreline. She is currently enrolled in the Health Occupations course at the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center where she learns emergency care, vital signs, first aid and CPR. In addition to her training she will also participate in an internship at area hospitals to prepare her for a career in the medical field. In her spare time, when her busy schedule permits, she enjoys reading novels and shopping in the mall.

Tiondra has the love and support of her wonderful family and friends. Her ambition is to become a well known and highly respected veterinarian, animal welfare activist, and travel the world. Tiondra has the love and support of her wonderful family and friends and hopes to make Rhode Island proud by bringing home the Miss Teen USA crown in 2008.