Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Javier directs operations at our boutique school in Madrid. With more than 30 years’ experience in leadership roles in education, he is well equipped to make sure Expanish delivers the best immersive cultural and learning experiences for all students.
Drawing on 13 years living in the US, where he completed a PhD at the University of Kansas and taught as a professor at Central Washington University, Javier also plays an active role in developing Expanish’s Study Abroad programs for US university students. His interest in building intercultural competencies drives the team’s daily efforts to offer students a memorable experience in Madrid.
In his words: “I believe international education has the power to foster greater global understanding by educating students in cross-cultural communication and a commitment to human well-being that transcends borders.”

Get to Know Javier
About Madrid
I love Madrid’s energy! There’s always something interesting going on.
Inspired by
To appreciate beauty in all its forms.
Outside Work
I love great theatre/cinema, travelling, and escaping back home to Galicia, to the Atlantic.