LeAnne Salazar Montoya (Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education) presented at the 2024 University of New Mexico Mentoring Conference, leading a powerful session titled "Setting the Mentorship Pathway Ablaze Through Storytelling." 

The presentation highlighted the transformative role of storytelling in mentorship, particularly for marginalized leaders. Montoya emphasized how personal narratives can ignite leadership potential, foster resilience, and create stronger mentor-mentee connections. The session was well-received, sparking meaningful conversations about equity in mentorship and contributing to the growing body of research on the support and advancement of marginalized leaders. The event also opened doors to new connections with educators and leaders committed to fostering inclusive mentorship pathways.