Nadine Gallego has dedicated her career to empowering women through education by providing resources and programs to help them reach their goals. She began her educational journey at East Los Angeles and Rio Hondo Community College. Nadine went on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Education Counseling from the University of La Verne. 

She currently is a community college counselor and professor. During her time in higher education, she has worked with the most vulnerable populations on a community college campus. She has an extensive background in fundraising, and corporate and foundation relations. 

As the oldest of three children from Rosemead, California and someone who is the first in her family to earn a college degree, she is deeply committed to being of service to her community. She praises her husband and three children for being her biggest inspiration.