About Our Superintendent

Dr. Dorian Galindo

Dr. Dorian Galindo proudly serves as Superintendent of Schools for Irving ISD. The Irving ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Galindo Superintendent in June 2026, and she officially assumed the role on July 1, 2026.

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.

Before being named Lone Finalist for Superintendent, Dr. Galindo served as Irving ISD’s Chief of Staff, where she worked closely with district leadership to support strategic planning, organizational alignment, district improvement efforts and continuous improvement initiatives across the district. Prior to her work in Irving ISD, she served North East ISD in San Antonio for more than eight years in research, planning and leadership roles focused on data-informed decision making, strategic planning, accountability, enrollment forecasting and organizational effectiveness. Her leadership experience also includes serving as Senior Executive of Performance Outcomes and Executive Director of Planning, Evaluation and Research in Irving ISD. 

Dr. Galindo holds a Ph.D. in Applied Demography from the University of Texas at San Antonio, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology from Texas State University. Her academic and professional background has shaped her belief that leadership decisions, systems, environments and opportunities profoundly influence student success and organizational wellbeing. 

In addition to her district leadership experience, Dr. Galindo taught graduate-level research methods courses at both Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she focused on empowering future educational leaders to think critically, solve problems and apply research to real-world challenges. 

Dr. Galindo believes leadership is not about doing things to people, but building solutions with people. She is passionate about fostering cultures rooted in trust, collaboration, accountability, innovation and authentic stakeholder voice. Her leadership philosophy centers on listening deeply, leading with humility and creating the conditions for students, staff and communities to thrive together.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Galindo enjoys reading, wellness, leadership development and spending time with family. She is passionate about personal growth, physical and mental wellness, and helping others recognize their own potential. She is also proud to stand alongside her husband, a retired Army Captain and veteran with 23 years of military service, whose example of discipline, humility, sacrifice and service continues to inspire her leadership journey.

Dr. Galindo’s personal purpose statement reflects the heart of her leadership: “With my gifts of solving problems, building relationships and bringing people together, I am here to help facilitate meaningful change for the benefit of students, families and those dedicated to serving them.”