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MEET THE EXPANISH TEAM
Our experienced staff will be happy to help you with anything you need during your stay in Barcelona.
Laia
Center Director
Laia is in charge of operations at our Barcelona school. She holds a BA in Translation and Interpretation from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and has more than 15 years of professional experience in the industry.
Emma
Program Manager
Emma has a Tourism Bachelor’s Degree from EUTDH and works at Expanish Barcelona in groups coordination and program management. She joined in 2022 and loves supporting students before and during their program.
Lena
Academics Coordinator
Lena is from the US, where she has held faculty positions in Spanish Cultural Studies, after completing her PhD at Stanford University. She enjoys helping students have meaningful and memorable academic experiences in Barcelona.
Cándida
Internships Coordinator
Cándida has a Master’s in Art for Social Transformation and extensive experience in education. At Expanish, she helps students achieve their academic and internship goals abroad.
Agustin
agustin.izquierdo@expanish.com
Housing Coordinator
Agustin is from Argentina and has a degree in Tourism. As Housing coordinator, he supports students with everything related to housing, helping them find accommodation and settle in smoothly during their stay.
Jessica
Students Services Coordinator (Evenings)
Jessica has a degree in Translation and Interpretation and serves as the Student Services Coordinator (Evening) at Expanish. She supports students during the afternoon hours, assisting them with their questions and helping ensure a smooth and enriching experience abroad.
Evie
Student Services & Program Coordinator
Originally from England, Evie studied Mandarin and International Relations at university, combining her interest in languages and global cultures. At Expanish in Barcelona, she's a Student Services and Program Coordinator, helping students settle into life in the city and creating opportunities for them to connect, explore, and make the most of their time abroad.
Cesc
Study Abroad Placement Specialist
Francesc manages the academic program and placement tests at Expanish Barcelona, drawing on his considerable teaching experience, including at a language academy in the UK. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities from the Universidad Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona and a Master’s in Teaching.
OTHER USEFUL EMAILS
STUDENT SERVICES: studentservices@expanish.com
INTERSHIPS: internships@expanish.com
ACADEMICS: academics@expanish.com
HOUSING: alojamientos.barcelona@expanish.com
MEET THE EXPANISH FACULTY
Ada Sbriccoli
A lecturer at the University of Barcelona, Ada holds a postgraduate degree in Photojournalism and an MA in Advanced Studies in Art History. She has extensive experience in cultural management in various Barcelona cultural institutions and has taught courses in Photography, Visual Culture, Visual Storytelling, and Project Development, with an emphasis on image making as a tool for critical thinking and cultural analysis, at multiple higher education institutions across Barcelona.
Albert Pallarés
With degrees in Business Administration and Digital marketing, Albert is an experienced professor and international trade consultant with over 25 years of experience in the business field and more than 15 years of teaching across prestigious academic institutions. He specializes in Strategic Management, Marketing, and International Trade, Albert has guided countless students and professionals, combining real-world business insights with academic rigor.
Elena Emma
Elena holds a PhD in Management and is a lecturer at various business schools across Barcelona. She is a dynamic professional whose expertise bridges executive coaching, entrepreneurship and academia, with a strong focus on transformational coaching, diversity, and organizational development. She draws on extensive real-world experience to teach and mentor students in areas such as transitional coaching, inclusive leadership, and system improvement.
Anna Sánchez Mezquida
Anna has over 15 years of experience in International Education and teaching in Study Abroad programs in Barcelona. She holds an M.A. in Leadership and Personal Development from the University of Barcelona, and currently serves as a lecturer in Mediterranean Studies at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's Study Abroad Program. Anna specializes in cross-cultural communication, supported by international experience in the US, Canada, and Italy.
Adel Kalozdi
Adel is a PhD candidate in Applied Economics at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, specializing in environmental economics and machine learning applications. She holds a Master's degree in Applied Research in Economics and Business from UAB and a Master's in Big Data and Business Analytics from Politecnico di Milano. She has taught as Adjunct Professor of Statistics at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and currently teaches Statistics for Data Analysis at UAB. Prior to pursuing an academic career, she worked as a Data Analyst at Zurich Insurance.
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