Kimberly Gallegos, PhD
Associate Professor of Social Work
BSW Program Director
Worden School Building, Room 4B
210-528-6735
kgallegos@ollusa.edu
Areas of Expertise
Human Trafficking, Military/Veterans, Program Evaluation, and Trauma Informed Practice
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
• To establish a creative, innovative, and safe learning community
• To recognize and acknowledge individual and collective student strengths
• To equip students with skills, knowledge, and tools to become effective social workers
Outside Interests
I find joy in feeding birds in my backyard, gardening, and spending time with my pets. My husband and I love trying new places to eat and game nights. I am deeply connected to my faith community and regularly volunteer time there.
Memberships and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Memberships - Council on Social Work Education, National Association of Social Workers, BSW Program Directors
Awards
- Newly elected to the National BSW Program Directors Board
Education
- PhD - Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Science - Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas