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
Alejandro Rched
Co-Founder & Operations Director
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Alejandro Rched
Co-Founder & Operations Director
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Sonia Fernandez
People Manager
Sonia manages People at Expanish with 15+ years in HR and talent management and a Master's in Talent Development.
Naiara Sánchez
People Operations Specialist
Naiara brings a BA in Labour Relations from Universitat Pompeu Fabra to manage HR operations at Expanish Barcelona.
Anna Nissley
Admissions Coordinator
Emily Wolff
Admissions Coordinator
Emily runs admissions at Expanish Madrid with a BA in Spanish and International Relations from University of Liverpool.
Maryna Usmanova
B2C Sales Manager
Lily Judge
Program Advisor
Lily brings a Master's in Education and degrees in Spanish and Liberal Studies to promote Study Abroad at Expanish.
Peter Knoblock
Program Advisor
Peter is a program advisor based in Barcelona, handling the entire booking process from the first enquiry through to enrollment...
Caroline Pereira
Program Advisor
Caroline helps students choose the right program at Expanish, with a degree in Journalism from Pontifical Catholic University of C...
Dhiego Souza
Program Advisor
Maria Jose Acevedo
Program Advisor
Yunci Gai
Area Manager
Yunci develops the Chinese-speaking market at Expanish with a Master's in Spanish and Ibero-American Thought.
Laia Buhigas
Area Manager
Laia leads agency partnerships at Expanish with a background in product management and advertising.
Caroline Oliveira
B2B Area Manager Brazilian Groups
Caroline brings degrees in History and Commercial Management and 17+ years to lead B2B sales in Brazil at Expanish.
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Vanessa Di Cecco
University Outreach Specialist
Vanessa builds Study Abroad partnerships with U.S. universities at Expanish, with a background in health and policy.
Jiovih Augustave
University Outreach Specialist
Andrés Hughes
Marketing Manager
Lautaro Silva
Social Media & Content Manager
Barcelona
Carlotta Perondi
Student Services Front Desk & Office Manager
Carlotta Perondi
Student Services Front Desk & Office Manager
Dana Buscall
Student Services Front Desk & Activities Coordinator
Evie Fisher
Groups Program Coordinator
Candida Garay
Internship Coordinator
Gisela Giralt
Student Services & Activities Coordinator
Sofía Montalvo
Patricia González
Instructor
Cristina Guillén
Instructor
Ángel Campayo
Instructor
Guillem Borrero Pérez
Instructor
Miguel Ángel Garrido García
Instructor
Marta Fuertes Alfayate
Instructor
Ana Pardo Pastrana
Instructor
Paula Vázquez Pesado
Instructor
Eva María Galeote Ortigosa
Instructor
Mariana Ducros
Instructor
Nadia Merroun Sierra
Instructor
Montse Capilla Brustenga
Instructor
Zohra Bakkali
Facilities Assistant
Madrid
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Javier brings 30+ years in education leadership to direct operations at Expanish Madrid and enhance immersive learning.
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
Silvia leads academics at Expanish Madrid with 25+ years in Spanish teaching and a strong academic background.
Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Amy supports students at Expanish Madrid with 10+ years in education and a background in bilingual journalism.
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Felipe brings a Master's in Secondary Education to support students at the front desk at Expanish Madrid.
Javier Martínez de Velasco
Center Director
Javier brings 30+ years in education leadership to direct operations at Expanish Madrid and enhance immersive learning.
Silvia Torrejón
Academic Coordinator
Silvia leads academics at Expanish Madrid with 25+ years in Spanish teaching and a strong academic background.
Amy Álvarez
Housing & Transfers Coordinator
Amy supports students at Expanish Madrid with 10+ years in education and a background in bilingual journalism.
Felipe Escanciano
Student Services
Felipe brings a Master's in Secondary Education to support students at the front desk at Expanish Madrid.
Laura Salamanca
Activities Coordinator
Laura coordinates cultural activities at Expanish Madrid, with diplomas in Marketing and Tourism Services.
Marta Artacho
Program Manager
Marta runs group programs at Expanish Madrid with 5+ years in tourism and a background in international managemen.
Virginia Bustamante
Spanish Department Assistant
Virginia is a DELE examiner with Master's degrees in Teaching Spanish and Social Intervention, teaching at Expanish Madrid.
Elisa de la Torre
Content Creator
Elisa is Expanish Madrid's content creator, with 7 years of experience and a degree in Multimedia and Graphic Design.
Sebi Rusu
Instructor
Sebi teaches at Expanish Madrid, accredited DELE examiner from A1 to B2, with a Master's in Spanish Language Studies.
Andrea Torrecillas
Instructor
Juliana Ruiz
Instructor
Juliana teaches at Expanish Madrid, accredited DELE examiner, with a Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.
David Chamorro
Instructor
David teaches at Expanish Madrid, with a Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and DELE examiner accreditation.
Sergio Durán
Instructor
Sergio brings a Complutense degree in Linguistics and a Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language to his role at Expanish...
Mónica Martín Amores
Instructor
Mónica brings 10+ years of teaching experience to Expanish Madrid, specializing in Spanish as a Foreign Language since 2023.
Alexandra Dobia
Instructor
Alexandra teaches at Expanish Madrid, with a BA in Modern Languages and a Master's in Spanish Language from Universidad Autónoma d...
Marissa Maté
Instructor
Marissa has worked for nearly 20 years in international education, most recently teaching Spanish.
Merche Martín
Instructor
Merche teaches at Expanish Madrid, with a degree in Hispanic Philology, a PhD in Speech Analysis, and nearly 20 years of experienc...
Fátima El Allali
Instructor
Fátima has an MA degree in Spanish as a Second Language and several years of experience as a Spanish teacher.
Concha Fernández
Instructor
Concha teaches at Expanish Madrid, with 23 years of experience and a degree in English Studies from Complutense University.
Cecilia de Leyva
Instructor
Cecilia teaches at Expanish Madrid, with 11 years of experience and a Dual Master's in Francophone Studies from Complutense and So...
Darío Arciniega
Instructor
Dario teaches at Expanish Madrid, Instituto Cervantes accredited ELE teacher, with a BA in Arts from Amsterdam University of the A...
Raúl González
Instructor
Raúl teaches at Expanish Madrid, with a PhD in Advanced Hispanic Studies and a Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.
María Pérez
Instructor
Aurora Fernández
Instructor
Carol Cotera
Instructor
Málaga
Saúl Zafra
Summer Camps & Groups Activities
Desireé Armero
Instructor
Melisa Tort
Instructor
Sergio Aranda
Instructor
Buenos Aires
Laura Copteleza
Center Director
Laura leads operations at Expanish Buenos Aires and Study Abroad programs, with a Master's in Gender Studies and 30+ years of expe...
Gabriel Aragona
Academic Director
Gabriel directs academics at Expanish Buenos Aires, with the school since 2013 and a background in teaching Spanish as a Foreign L...
Marina Magurno
Housing Coordinator
Marina manages student housing at Expanish Buenos Aires, University of Buenos Aires Psychology graduate with nearly a decade of ex...
Jacqueline Panelo
Student Services and Activities Coordinator
Jacqueline looks after students outside the classroom at Expanish Buenos Aires, with 10 years in tourism and a degree in Hospitali...
Laura Copteleza
Center Director
Laura leads operations at Expanish Buenos Aires and Study Abroad programs, with a Master's in Gender Studies and 30+ years of expe...
Gabriel Aragona
Academic Director
Gabriel directs academics at Expanish Buenos Aires, with the school since 2013 and a background in teaching Spanish as a Foreign L...
Marina Magurno
Housing Coordinator
Marina manages student housing at Expanish Buenos Aires, University of Buenos Aires Psychology graduate with nearly a decade of ex...
Jacqueline Panelo
Student Services and Activities Coordinator
Jacqueline looks after students outside the classroom at Expanish Buenos Aires, with 10 years in tourism and a degree in Hospitali...
Sonia Herskovits
Instructor
Sonia has been teaching Spanish to international students for 20 years. BA in Communication Sciences from the University of Buenos...
Analía Imparato
Instructor
Analía brings 25+ years of Spanish teaching experience to Expanish Buenos Aires, with a BA in Literary Studies from Universidad de...
Carlos Bevilacqua
Instructor
Carlos has been teaching Spanish for 20+ years at Expanish Buenos Aires, with an Advanced Certificate in Journalism from Taller Es...
Yanina Grieco
Instructor
Liliana D'Acunto
Instructor
Dolores Echevarría
Instructor
Sandra Argañaraz
Instructor
Alicia Zapata
Instructor
Pablo Di Luozzo
Instructor
Cecilia Fort
Instructor
Roxana Maldonado
Instructor
Franco Hilpert
Instructor
Andrea Cosentino
Instructor
Raquel Franco
Instructor
Study Abroad
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Lily Judge
Program Advisor
Lily brings a Master's in Education and degrees in Spanish and Liberal Studies to promote Study Abroad at Expanish.
Anna Nissley
Admissions Coordinator
Emily Wolff
Admissions Coordinator
Emily runs admissions at Expanish Madrid with a BA in Spanish and International Relations from University of Liverpool.
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Cielo Montiel
Content Creator
University Relations
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Faculty Led
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Elena Villaescusa
Global Operations Director
Murphy Scott
University Relations Director
Vanessa Di Cecco
University Outreach Specialist
Vanessa builds Study Abroad partnerships with U.S. universities at Expanish, with a background in health and policy.
Jiovih Augustave
University Outreach Specialist