Lucy Montalvo is originally from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, having spent half her life in Puerto Rico and the other half on the U.S. mainland. She has 16 years of experience in education, including five years teaching World Languages at the elementary level and seven years as a 2nd-grade dual-language teacher (Spanish side). She also served as the lead teacher for the dual-language program.

As an educator, Lucy brings expertise in multilingual teaching and learning, as well as curriculum development and implementation. She holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Puerto Rico, a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Penn State, and a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Bilingual Studies from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

From 2021 to 2023, Lucy served as the President of the Virginia Dual Language Educator Network (VADLEN). She is also the co-author of the bilingual children's book El ABC de la Comida Puertorriqueña/The ABCs of Puerto Rican Food.

Currently, Lucy is the Director of Starr Hill Pathways, a youth program within The Center for Community Partnerships. The program serves rising 7th to 12th graders from Charlottesville City and Albemarle County Public Schools, guiding students through career and college exploration while providing academic support, mentoring, and internship opportunities. Starr Hill Pathways takes a holistic approach to supporting students on their educational and professional journeys.