Nancy Galli has been a part of the fashion program since 1979.  She was hired to start the program at Palomar College. Nancy is currently Chairperson of the Design & Consumer Education Department. She has taken on a variety of roles in her years at Palomar College. She was on reassignment for 4 years as the Professional Development Coordinator for the college working with the entire faculty and for 3 years as the Tenure Review & Evaluations Coordinator for faculty. "I am so grateful for the wonderful, talented faculty and dedicated students that I get to work with each day."

Nancy began her education in the fashion industry as a Young Careerist for Buffum's while still in high school. She worked her way through college working for May Company. She attended the University of California Santa Barbara and received her degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in Clothing and Textiles. She then went to California State University, Long Beach for her teaching credential and Master of Arts Degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in Clothing and Textiles. In August of 2007 she graduated with a 2nd Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology from University of Santa Monica. She has received several awards at Palomar College including the Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Gift of Time Award, and the Service Award. Her enthusiasm is always high. Her passion these days is History of Fashion/Costume. She has spent several sabbaticals studying costume/fabrics in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, and Hong Kong. She collects vintage clothing, old dolls, paper dolls, and accessories. She is currently teaching History of Costume, Field Studies, Fashion Industry, and enjoys teaching some of these classes online.

ngalli@palomar.edu
http://daphne.palomar.edu/ngalli
(760) 744-1150 ext. 2352

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