What are your proudest accomplishments in the area of diversity and inclusion in law? Montoya was recognized as a 2022 Distinguished Filipino Woman by the Philippine Consulate General in New York for her work on immigration rights and spearheading the establishment of a mentoring program for New York area college students interested in pursuing a law degree.

She helped promote and implement a boot camp for college students who are interested in going to law school. The boot camp included classes in legal writing and moot court, as well as featured various speakers in different areas of the law.