Speakers

Dr. LeAnne Salazar Montoya is a feminist scholar, professor of Educational Leadership at UNLV, accomplished author, and experienced K-12 leader. With over 20 years of experience in education and national advocacy, she is deeply committed to dismantling systemic gender biases and fostering equitable environments. Dr. Montoya’s scholarly and practical contributions center around empowering women leaders and driving transformative change in educational institutions. She currently chairs the National Professional Learning, Growth, and Development Committee for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) and she serves as the incoming Chair-Elect officer for the AERA Research on Women in Education SIG.