Dr. Montgomery is an innovative thought leader who has dedicated her life to the systematic dismantling of injustice and barriers in school systems preventing students from accessing and realizing their fullest potential. She is an expert in organizational change and development with deep experience in instruction, facilitation, and administration. Most recently, she was Senior Manager, Training at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Previous leadership positions include Educational Services Executive for the Association of California School Administrators; Principal Network Facilitator for San Juan USD; and Director, Innovative Career/College Options for Twin Rivers USD. She has been dedicated to mentoring women and leaders of color-especially those that are black. Dr. Montgomery has worked at every level of the education system from PreK to College, and at the state level. She received her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, M.S. degree in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Development from National University, and her Ed.D. in Organization Leadership at Brandman University. Originally from Dayton, Ohio- she has seen the impact of institutional racism on communities of color. She has three grown children. She loves to read, listen to live music, and watch sci-fi when she is not advocating for and supporting educators who serve our most vulnerable student populations.