Professors and Researchers

Juan Guillermo Blanco
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Degree in Labor Relations from the University of Cantabria. Advanced Course in Electoral Campaign Management from the University of Comillas. He has held different positions in regional politics in Cantabria for 28 years, including 20 years as Chief of Staff of M. A. Revilla, and 4 years as Minister of Rural Development, Livestock, Fisheries, Food and Environment during the X Legislature. He is currently a Member of the Regional Parliament.
Vice-rector of Research and Knowledge Transfer. Academic Director of the Bachelor's deegree in Psychology and the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology. Doctorate in Psychology and Master's Degree in Mental Health. Editor-in-Chief of the Psychology Research Journal. Chairman of the Research Ethics Committee of the University.
Director of the International Relations Office at the European University of the Atlantic. He holds a PhD in Projects from the Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, an interuniversity Master's degree in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility from the UNED and the Universidad Jaume I, a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Wales and a Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Cantabria.

Laura García Valladares
PhD in Education from the University of Cantabria. Master in Research and Innovation in Educational Contexts. Degree in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Salamanca. Her research focuses on mindfulness and conscious and compassionate communication in educational contexts. Extensive teaching experience in the area of contemplative practices in groups with diverse needs.
Computer Engineer, specialization in Software, Instituto Superior Politécnico de la Habana, Cuba. Teaching Data Bases and Software Engineering at the Higher School of Polytechnics of the European University of the Atlantic.

Lucía Aparicio Cabo
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of the Basque Country, specializing in Art History. Graduate in Primary Education from UNED. Master in ICT Resources from the University of Salamanca. Lucía led a project sponsored by the Torrelavega City Council creating murals in public spaces and fostering sustainability and motivation in students. She is currently pursuing the Master in Digital Competence and Didactic Programs.