Galin Scholars is a 501(C)3 educational nonprofit. Our mission is to increase access to college preparation for Dane County students with strong academic potential who are from low-to-middle income families and from a broad range of demographic groups underrepresented in college. Many of our scholars will be the first in their families to go to college.

We believe knowledge is power and high-achieving students from all backgrounds can expand their options for college with guidance and targeted support during high school. Galin Scholar’s partnership with Galin Education allows us to provide high school planning, test preparation, academic tutoring, and college admissions advising to cohorts of Galin Scholars each year. Providing connections and resources for our scholars to access extracurricular opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics is another important way we are working to increase opportunities for students. 

The Galin Scholars program is provided at no charge to our scholars through a combination of donations, business partnerships, and grants in addition to contributions from Galin Education. 

Galin Scholars also collaborates with school districts, community groups, and other youth-serving organizations that help prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond.

Our partnership with Galin Education

Galin Education was founded by Zach Galin with a simple goal – to help parents and students navigate the complex world of college admissions. From there, the organization has expanded to provide individualized academic tutoring, test preparation, and one-on-one college counseling. These services have proven valuable to students and their families looking for guidance and support with the goal of accessing their best fit college.

Recognizing the need to expand access to these services, Zach is actively involved with Galin Scholars to provide the same high quality, one-on-one support with Galin Education tutors and counselors. This will provide the opportunity for more students and families to expand their knowledge of the college options available to them and to find the best fit for their college experience. 

Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Chris Gomez Schmidt
Executive Director

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Zach Galin
Board President

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Susan ALBAN
BOARD TREASURER

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RUTH FRAWLEY
BOARD SECRETARY

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Cameron Feist
Board Member

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david olson
board member

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Bianca tomasini
board member

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Advisory Board