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Galen Murray joined the SupportEd team to help grow the organization’s social impact and partnerships. Prior to joining SupportEd, Galen spent six years working with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) on the development of formative assessments and professional development materials for EL students and teachers.

Galen brings a mixture of a passion for social justice and technical experience in product development, business strategy, and cross-sectoral partnerships to his role with SupportEd. His career has been devoted to providing nonprofits and nongovernmental institutions with technical support to achieve their missions. His experience includes serving as a Knowledge Management professional for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and supporting strategic and programmatic planning for the Auroville Village Action Group (AVAG), a community-based NGO in rural Tamil Nadu, India. Galen lives in Bridgeport, CT with his wife and two young children and enjoys yoga, cooking, and rooting for New York sports teams.