Esther Montoya- Taylor

Esther Montoya-Taylor has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple companies and roles. Esther joined NUG in 2020 and currently serves as the Retail General Manager and Buyer since June 2021. Esther previously held the position of Retail Operations from March 2020 to May 2021. Prior to NUG, Esther worked at the same company as a Sales Agent from January 2019 to January 2020 and as a Senior Product and Compliance Manager from March 2017 to December 2019. Before that, they worked at Zlixir as a Brand Manager from August 2015 to December 2017. Esther also gained valuable experience at The Davis Street Community Center Incorporated, where they worked as a Development Associate from September 2014 to July 2015. In this role, they were responsible for managing fundraisers, community outreach engagements, and agency events, as well as researching and writing grants. Additionally, they served as the Executive Assistant to the CEO (Interim) from April 2014 to September 2014, where they coordinated and managed the CEO's calendar and appointments and planned monthly board meetings. Esther also worked as a Payment Processor from June 2013 to September 2014 at the same organization, handling payment calculations and data monitoring. Esther participated in the Leadership San Leandro program from September 2014 to June 2015. Lastly, Esther started their career at Saint Mary's College of California, where they worked as an Office Assistant in the Office of College Communications from January 2008 to May 2009 and as a Periodicals Processor in the Library from January 2006 to May 2007.

Esther Montoya-Taylor's education history includes attending Holy Names High School from 2001 to 2005, where they received their Diploma. Esther later enrolled at Saint Mary's College of California from 2005 to 2009, where they pursued a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Additionally, in 2007 and 2008, Esther attended John Cabot University and Semester At Sea / ISE, although the specific degree or field of study for these experiences is not provided.