Paulina Montaldo Receives Hispanic Ohioan Award

Paulina Montaldo received the Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award from the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission. Montaldo is the only representative from Youngstown among the 10 individuals selected statewide for the annual honor.

The award recognizes Hispanic and Latino Ohioans for achievements in education, leadership, philanthropy, business, or public service. Montaldo serves as a journalism and Spanish teacher at Ursuline High School, a translator for the Diocese of Youngstown, and a contributor to The Catholic Echo. She also founded Somos Youngstown, an organization that shares stories from the local Hispanic community.

Montaldo stated that the recognition reflects her work through Somos Youngstown, her teaching, and her service to the diocese to preserve culture and language while ensuring Hispanic voices are heard.