George Gallego is the Founder + Executive Director of The Axis Project, CEO of Wheels of Progress, and Managing Partner at Contento. He has lived with a spinal cord injury since 1992, demonstrating remarkable resilience. George holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and an undergraduate degree in Organizational Management. He also received a Professional Certification in Not-for-Profit Management from Fordham University. In 2013, George was awarded the prestigious Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leadership Award.
George is a world-class international athlete competing in over 80 endurance (marathons, triathlons, ½ Ironman, and full Ironman Races) In both Team USA and the US National Triathlon Team.
★4 x’s Silver Medalist, National Paratriathlon Championships
★Bronze Medalist in the World Paratriathlon Championship, Australia
★1st Place Philadelphia Marathon
★1st Place Chicago Marathon
★2nd Place Westchester Marathon
★2nd Place Miami Marathon
★1st Place Chicago Triathlon
