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.