Iza Montalvo

Iza Montalvo is an American journalist and globally recognized personal branding expert who advises executives, founders, and organizations on how visibility, credibility, and influence are built in the modern public arena.

Her expertise is forged in high-pressure environments, beginning as an award-winning news reporter (NYT Regional Group, TV, radio) and later serving as a U.S. Congress Communications Director and Press Secretary. This background provided first-hand insight into reputation management and how narratives are shaped for public figures and Fortune 500 executives. She is also a Google News Initiative
/ LION Publishers alum.

She has been interviewed by Forbes on personal branding, executive visibility, and her growth on LinkedIn. She also ranked #1 globally in branding and positioning by Favikon.
Iza is known for turning platforms like LinkedIn into strategic deal-flow engines. Her work combines media fluency, disciplined positioning, and cultural awareness to help leaders be understood, trusted, and chosen wherever decisions are made.

Sub-specialities:
Latinos in the US
Civic engagement
Electoral issues
Diversity and inclusion
Language justice
Reproductive health
Women's Issues