Gina (Montoya) Connors
About Gina (Montoya) Connors
Gina (Montoya) Connors is a Senior Account Executive at NWEA, specializing in educational technology and data-driven solutions for equitable student outcomes. With a background in sales and management across various educational organizations, she emphasizes research-based professional development and advocates for special needs children.
Current Role at NWEA
Gina Connors has been serving as a Senior Account Executive at NWEA since 2020. In this role, she focuses on leveraging educational technology and predictive analytics to support personalized learning paths. Her work emphasizes the importance of research-based professional development in educational settings, aiming to transform educational data into equitable outcomes for all students.
Previous Experience in Educational Sales
Prior to her current position, Connors held various roles in educational sales. She worked at Educational Testing Service as the Western Regional Sales Manager for one year from 2006 to 2007. She also served as the Western Regional Sales Manager for Higher Ed/K-12 at Wimba from 2008 to 2010, and at Blackboard from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she was a Senior Enterprise Account Executive and Client Success Manager at D2L from 2012 to 2016.
Background in Publishing and Sales
Connors began her career in publishing, working at Houghton Mifflin in various capacities. She served as a College Publishing Sales Representative from 1998 to 2000, a Custom Publishing Editor from 2001 to 2003, and as a Regional Sales Manager from 2003 to 2006. This extensive experience in publishing and sales has contributed to her expertise in supporting the adoption and capacity building of educational initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Gina Connors studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Her academic background has informed her approach to educational technology and her advocacy for special needs children, drawing from her personal experience as a parent.
Advocacy and Professional Focus
Connors advocates for special needs children, influenced by her personal experiences. She emphasizes the importance of research-based professional development and focuses on creating equitable educational outcomes through data-driven strategies. Her work aims to enhance the educational landscape for all students.