Get to Know Our Global Team
At Expanish, we believe that our success is built on the dedication, diversity, and passion of our team. We are a group of individuals from around the world, united by our commitment to providing the best language and cultural immersion experiences. Every member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring that students feel at home and connect with a new culture.
Our team brings local expertise, cultural knowledge, and a deep understanding of student needs. From teachers to support staff, we are all committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where each student can thrive.
We are proud of the diverse culture we foster, where creativity, collaboration, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we work to create a welcoming space that celebrates learning, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
Head Office
Agustín Vignale
Co-Founder & Director
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Miko McFarland
Director of U.S. Partnerships & Operations
Sonia Fernandez
People Manager
Naiara Sánchez
People Operations Specialist
Emily Wolff
Admissions Coordinator
Caroline Pereira
Program Advisor
Laia Buhigas
Area Manager
Agustín Vignale
Co-Founder & Director
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Miko McFarland
Director of U.S. Partnerships & Operations
Sonia Fernandez
People Manager
Naiara Sánchez
People Operations Specialist
Emily Wolff
Admissions Coordinator
Caroline Pereira
Program Advisor
Laia Buhigas
Area Manager
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Vanessa DiCecco
University Outreach Specialist
Andrés Hughes
Marketing Manager
Sabrina Pernas
Financial Business Controller
Barcelona
Paula Cerdeira Núñez
Academic Director
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Jessica López
Student Services
Emma Martín
Groups Program Senior Coordinator
Lena Tahmassian
Study Abroad Academic Coordinator
Gisela Giralt
Student Services & Activities
Francesc Farré
Academic Coordinator
Alex Palau
Instructor
Montse Capilla Brustenga
Instructor
Paula Cerdeira Núñez
Academic Director
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Jessica López
Student Services
Emma Martín
Groups Program Senior Coordinator
Lena Tahmassian
Study Abroad Academic Coordinator
Gisela Giralt
Student Services & Activities
Francesc Farré
Academic Coordinator
Alex Palau
Instructor
Montse Capilla Brustenga
Instructor
Ángel Campayo
Instructor
Guillem Borrero Pérez
Instructor
Cristina Guillén
Instructor
Mariana Ducros
Instructor
Miguel Ángel Garrido García
Instructor
Patricia González
Instructor
Eva María Galeote Ortigosa
Instructor
Marta Fuertes Alfayate
Instructor
Ana Pardo Pastrana
Instructor
Zohra Bakkali
Facilities Assistant
Madrid
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
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Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Virginia Bustamante
Professor
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
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Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Virginia Bustamante
Professor
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
María Pérez
Instructor
Sebi Rusu
Instructor
Andrea Torrecillas
Instructor
Juliana Ruiz
Instructor
David Chamorro
Instructor
Sergio Durán
Instructor
Mónica Martín
Instructor
Alexandra Dobia
Instructor
Marissa Maté
Instructor
Merche Martín
Instructor
Fátima El Allali
Instructor
<p>Fátima has an MA degree in Spanish as a Second Language and several years of experience as a Spanish teacher. </p>
Concha Fernández
Instructor
Aurora Fernández
Instructor
Cecilia de Leyva
Instructor
Darío Arciniega
Instructor
Carol Cotera
Instructor
Raúl González
Instructor
Málaga
Canela Ojjioni Giachero
Center Director
Esperanza González
Academic Coordinator
Marina García
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Sei Wints
Student Services & Activities Coordinator
Saúl Zafra
Summer Camps & Groups Activities
Alba Fernández
Instructor
Tina Ramirez
Instructor
Gabriel López
Instructor
Canela Ojjioni Giachero
Center Director
Esperanza González
Academic Coordinator
Marina García
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Sei Wints
Student Services & Activities Coordinator
Saúl Zafra
Summer Camps & Groups Activities
Alba Fernández
Instructor
Tina Ramirez
Instructor
Gabriel López
Instructor
Desireé Armero
Instructor
Melisa Tort
Instructor
Sergio Aranda
Instructor
Rodrigo Morales
Instructor
Marina Rodriguez
Instructor
Buenos Aires
Laura Copteleza
Center Director
Gabriel Aragona
Academic Director
Violeta Donet
Student Services & Activities Coordinator
Marina Magurno
Housing Coordinator
Rosana D' Alessandro
Teacher
Sonia Herskovits
Instructor
Pablo Di Luozzo
Instructor
Liliana D'Acunto
Instructor
Laura Copteleza
Center Director
Gabriel Aragona
Academic Director
Violeta Donet
Student Services & Activities Coordinator
Marina Magurno
Housing Coordinator
Rosana D' Alessandro
Teacher
Sonia Herskovits
Instructor
Pablo Di Luozzo
Instructor
Liliana D'Acunto
Instructor
Analía Imparato
Instructor
Mariana Punta
Instructor
Dolores Echevarría
Instructor
Carlos Bevilacqua
Instructor
Yanina Grieco
Instructor
Sandra Argañaraz
Instructor