Eileen Romero Galligan

Eileen Romero Galligan has extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as the Managing Director of Leadership Development at YES Prep Public Schools since August 2007. In this role, Eileen charts the vision and executes professional learning for principals, manages the Resident Principal program, and leads a team to enhance ongoing training for campus leaders. Previously, Eileen held positions as Lead Principal, Principal, Assistant School Director, Director of Academics, Dean of Instruction, and English Teacher. Eileen's leadership as Principal resulted in significant achievements, including an A-rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2019 and recognition as one of the Top 50 Texas High Schools by U.S. News. Eileen began professional pursuits as a Teach For America Corps Member from June 2007 to June 2009, following the completion of a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Urban Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007.