SAN JOSE, Calif. - Kimberly K. Gallow has been named the San José State Deputy Athletics Director of Internal Operations, announced by Director of Athletics Jeff Konya on Thursday. Gallow will oversee business operations and facilities, serve on the executive leadership team and sport administration.
"Kim is a rising star in the industry and we are very happy to have her join us," said Konya. "Through the interview process she showed great characteristics that will make her a valuable asset to our executive team and our athletics department. I know they've done some excellent things at the University of New Orleans and she was a big part of their success. I want to thank Renaissance Search & Consulting and Herb Courtney for conducting a national and thorough search."
Gallow joins the Spartans after spending the last three years at the University of New Orleans as the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Sport Administration and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) where she served on the executive team and oversaw operations, facilities, equipment management, student wellness, sport administration, and capital projects. She was also the sport administrator for cross country, track and field, beach volleyball, women’s basketball, spirit, indoor volleyball and was the secondary sport administrator for men’s basketball. As the SWA, she managed student-athlete well-being, gender equity and Title IX issues and also chaired the Sport Administration Council, EmpowHer LeadHership Academy, and Privateer Care Team, which focused on identifying and supporting student-athletes who may need mental health and/or sport psychology resources.
A native of Lafayette, La., Gallow received her undergraduate diploma from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2015 and her Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education also from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2021. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Education Administration from the University of New Orleans.
EXPERIENCE
- Senior Associate Athletics Director of Sport Administration/SWA at the University of New Orleans (2023-24)
- Associate Athletics Director of Operations & Capital Projects/SWA at the University of New Orleans (2021-23)
- Gallow joined the University of New Orleans after two seasons as Associate Athletic Director/SWA at Xavier University of Louisiana (2019-21)
- Associate Director of Development at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2019)
- Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs & Development at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2016-18)
LEADERSHIP
- Member, Women Leaders in College Sports (2021-Present)
- Member, Xavier University of LA Social Justice and Inclusion Committee (10/2020 – 04/21)
- Member, Xavier University of LA Civic and Demographic Committee (11/2020 – 04/21)
- Member, National Association of Athletic Development Directors - Diversity and Inclusion Committee (08/2020
- Present) - Member, 2020 Women’s Final Four Local Host Planning Committee (10/2019 - 02/20)
- University of Louisiana System’s Management and Leadership Institute – Cohort 2 (08/2018 – 05/19)
- Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) (01/2017 – 12/19)
- Council Member, Mayor’s Health & Fitness Council (01/2017 – 01/18)
- Search Committee Member, Dean of the College of Business and Technology (01 – 07/2017)
- Search Committee Member, Administrative Assistant to the President (03/2017)
- Member, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) (01/2017 – 12/18)
- Member, Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) (01/2016 – 12/19)
- Member, Natchitoches Young Professionals Group for the Natchitoches Chamber (07/ 2016 – 12/19)
AWARDS
- 2022 Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA), Rising Star Participant
- 2022 National Association of Athletic Development Directors, Scholarship Recipient
- 2020 NCAA/Women Leaders, Institutional Advancement Administrators Participant
- 2018 Nominee for 4 Under 40, Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce
- 2018 Scholarship Recipient for CASE IV, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
- 2017 Nominee for 4 Under 40, Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce
What they are saying...
"Kimberly Gallow is one of the most trustworthy, intentional, and transparent administrators I have ever had the pleasure to work with in my career. She is the type of administrator that takes on project after project but will raise her hand if she needs me to help her prioritize. I love that level of commitment and vulnerability. I respect those traits tremendously and those are just a few of the many she has in her personal and professional toolboxes. I am happy for her and Jeff Konya and look forward to them creating wonderful experiences for the entire Spartan community!"
-Tim Duncan, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation, University of New Orleans
"It was a pleasure working with Kim throughout the process for the Deputy Athletic Director of Internal Operations. Kim has a bright future, and I'm confident that she will make a significant impact in her new leadership role at SJSU."
-Herb Courtney, CEO, Renaissance Search Firm
"I am ecstatic for this wonderful opportunity for Kim. It has been a privilege to work with such a rising star in our industry that consistently pushed our group of women leaders throughout our membership at the Southland and our conference office. This is an incredible hire by San José State as her tremendous work ethic and love for college athletics will lead to endless amounts of success."
-Lizzie Gomez, Deputy Commissioner & SWA, Southland Conference
"As a first year head coach, Kim has been instrumental in my development as a young professional in this field. She has been a facilitator, an advocate, and a mentor for myself and for my program during our time together. She is the embodiment of professionalism and character, and I’ve been lucky to work alongside her. SJSU has added a great individual to their department, and I am excited to watch her excel in her new role!"
-Ben Hibbert, Head Coach, Track & Field/Cross Country, University of New Orleans
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