Kimberly Gallegos

Kimberly Gallegos, PhD, serves as Director of the Worden School of Social Service and Associate Professor of Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Her office is located in the Worden School Building, Room 4B, with contact details including phone 210-528-6735 and email kgallegos@ollusa.edu.

Academic credentials include:

• PhD in Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
• Master of Science in Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas

Her research focuses on critical social work domains: Human Trafficking, Military/Veterans affairs, Program Evaluation, and Trauma Informed Practice. She develops evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations through rigorous program assessment and trauma-responsive methodologies, emphasizing practical applications in community settings.

Professional recognition includes:

• Newly elected to the National BSW Program Directors Board

As an educator, Gallegos cultivates innovative learning environments that leverage student strengths to build professional competencies. Her leadership as School Director involves strategic oversight of academic programs, though specific grant details and student advising records are not documented in available sources. She maintains active engagement with professional organizations including the Council on Social Work Education and National Association of Social Workers.

Personal pursuits include backyard bird feeding, gardening, pet care, culinary exploration with her husband, game nights, and faith-based volunteer work within her community.