A longtime Irving ISD leader, Dr. Galindo has dedicated her career to helping school systems move from vision to action through strategic planning, organizational alignment, research, accountability and community-centered leadership. Over the past several years, she has worked alongside students, teachers, staff, families, community members and the Board of Trustees to support districtwide initiatives focused on evaluating programs and practices, strengthening systems and building a future-ready Irving ISD.

A proud first-generation college graduate and daughter of Mexican-American immigrants, Dr. Galindo’s story is deeply rooted in resilience, hard work and the transformative power of public education. Those experiences shaped not only who she became, but how she leads. She believes schools have the power to change the trajectory of lives, families and entire communities when people feel seen, supported, challenged and inspired to grow.

Dr. Galindo brings more than 16 years of experience in public education, research, strategic planning, organizational leadership and systems transformation. Throughout her career, she has led complex district initiatives involving school improvement, demographic and enrollment planning, accountability systems, program evaluation, performance management, organizational redesign, stakeholder engagement and long-range strategic planning. She is widely recognized for her ability to bring people together, navigate complexity with clarity and help organizations align around a shared purpose focused on students.