ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With an inspirational speech titled “37 Strangers,” Luisa Montalvo, a 65-year-old retiree and dog rescue volunteer from San Juan, Texas, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Anaheim Marriott. Montalvo, along with seven other final contestants, reached the championship level after several eliminating rounds that began more than six months ago with 30,000 participants from 150 countries. [Watch Montalvo’s winning speech here.]