Additionally, she is the Program Coordinator for the Communication & Rhetoric minor and course director for COMR 103 Speaking & Listening. Dr. Montoya’s research interests include entrepreneurialism, labor, work-life wellness and organizational socialization and retention. Her Ph.D. is in Communication with an emphasis in organizational communication. She also holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication. She has taught numerous face-to-face and online courses emphasizing interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural aspects of communication. Dr. Montoya enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband, Tony, and daughter, Reyna.