Professors and Researchers
Juan Carlos Gutiérrez Díaz-Velarde
Higher Polytechnic School
Executive with extensive professional experience in management positions in companies of recognized international prestige in the railway and construction sectors. Expert initiator and coordinator of major engineering projects, with an extensive track record in the railway industry. Civil Engineer and MBA in Business Management.
Graduated in Advertising and PR at Universidad SAN PABLO CEU and later in Postgraduate in Creativity and Strategic Planning at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. More than 10 years of experience in Creative Departments of agencies such as Ogilvy, DDB or McCANN working with clients such as BMW, ING, BBVA, Telepizza, Movistar, Repsol, Campofrío, Iberia, etc. Currently I have created a company dedicated to web services and SEO positioning.
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.
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.