Biography

Montoya began her academic journey at Brigham Young University in Utah, and, after graduating, she taught English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese to executives in Brazil. Montoya later returned to the United States, starting her career in higher education marketing. Over the years, she earned a Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MSOL), a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and become a trained mediator. Montoya is also and editor and author.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two sons, baking, and spending time in her church community. Montoya is passionate about exploring ideas and helping students connect what they learn in class to real-world situations.

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