Leandro Galaz

Leandro Galaz has extensive experience in educational leadership and social work, currently serving as Assistant Principal for Poway Unified School District since March 2022. Prior to this role, Leandro was a School Counselor at San Marcos High School from August 2018 to March 2022 and a Faculty Member at California State University San Marcos from June 2014 to August 2018, specializing in Human Behavior and Social Work Practice. Leandro's career began as a School Counselor for San Marcos Unified School District and a Case Manager at San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc. Leandro holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Baylor University and has earned an Administrative Credential and a Master's in Social Work from California State University San Marcos and San Diego State University, respectively, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UC San Diego.