Alyssa Gallagher

Alyssa Gallagher is a well-known education author, leader, and speaker with extensive experience in the education sector. Currently serving as the Head of Education, North America at BTS Spark, a global education non-profit, she is dedicated to developing the next generation of educational leaders.

Alyssa has a diverse background, having worked with leaders at various levels, from early career professionals to seasoned executives in Fortune 500 Companies. She is passionate about assisting leaders in unlocking the full potential of their teams through leveraging capability, creativity, and intelligence.

Apart from her role at BTS Spark, Alyssa is recognized for her contributions as a collaborator on 'Multipliers, Revised & Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter'. Additionally, she has co-authored two books: 'Design Thinking for School Leaders: Five Roles & Mindsets That Ignite Positive Change (2018)' and 'Design Thinking at Play: An Action Guide for Educators (2020)'.

Alyssa's educational background includes a Master of Educational Leadership from California State University, Northridge. Her extensive professional experience spans various roles including Director of Global Leadership Development Practice at The Wiseman Group, Founder, Author, Speaker at inProgress: Leading & Learning Reframed, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Community Partnerships at Los Altos School District, Assistant Superintendent at Los Altos School District, Elementary Principal at Los Altos School District, Assistant Principal at Del Mar Union School District, and Assistant Principal at San Diego Unified School District.