Laura Montoya
Laura M. is a dedicated humanitarian and co-founder of Invictus Global Response (IGR), where she serves as Director, leading initiatives to provide safety, aid, and support to communities affected by conflict and insecurity. Drawing on her background in emergency medical services and nonprofit leadership, Laura has helped design and implement programs such as sustainable mine action, explosive ordnance disposal training, and humanitarian assistance projects. Her work emphasizes strategic partnerships, innovation, and practical solutions that protect lives while empowering local communities to rebuild and thrive.
Before founding IGR, Laura gained extensive experience in emergency medicine, working as an EMT with multiple organizations including Global Medical Response and Medicwest Ambulance. She also serves as HR & Administrative Director at Wild Fields Group, a veteran-owned small business providing mission support, training, and consulting services in high-risk environments. Through these roles, she has honed her skills in operations, leadership, and crisis response, bringing both hands-on field knowledge and organizational expertise to her humanitarian work.
Laura’s commitment extends beyond professional roles into community service and advocacy. She co-created and actively participates in the Women's Urban Self Defense program, with all proceeds benefiting domestic violence shelters in Las Vegas. Her dedication to service, humanitarian impact, and empowerment underscores her leadership philosophy: every action, whether in the field or in local communities, can create meaningful change and improve lives.
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
• Address Your Unconscious Baises
• Arrest and Detention
• Code of Conduct
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Equity and Inclusion Lens
• How Criminals Select Their Victims
• Human Trafficking in Emergencies
• Professional Instructor Certificate
• Basic Ekg
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Owens Community College- Associate's
• Guardian Elite Medical Services- E.M.T.
• Nevada Career Institute
• The Utah School of Phlebotomy
• Manatee Technical College
• Jacksonville State University
• National Technical Honors Society
• National Sheriffs' Association
• NCI Program Advisory Board
• Delta Zeta Sorority
• American Association of Medical Assistants
• American Coalition for Ukraine
• CRI Counter Terrorism Training School
• Women's Warrior Summit 2018
• Invictus Global Response
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the unwavering support, encouragement, and values instilled in me by my family.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is not to undervalue myself just because I don’t have a degree, and I’ve been fortunate to have mentors like Danielle Morrison and her father who have guided and supported me along the way.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now is fundraising, as securing consistent support is essential to sustain and expand our humanitarian initiatives.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The value most important to me in both my work and personal life is empathy, guiding how I connect with and support others every day.