Professors and Researchers

Juan Carlos de la Fuente

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Director of RTVE in Cantabria from 2012 to 2021. Head of News and Programs at RNE between 1998 and 2004. Editor of RTVE for the last 37 years. Head of the Sports Section of "El Diario Montañés" between 1990 and 1997. Member of the Federation of Associations of Journalists of Spain (FAPE) since 1997.

Juan Carlos Gutiérrez

Higher Polytechnic School

Manager with more than 34 years of professional experience in top management for prestigious business in the railway and construction fields. Expert in coordinating big engineering works, with a great experience in the railway industry. Road, Canal and Port Engineer and MBA in Business Management

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.

Juan Luís Martín Ayala

Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD in Psychology. Academic Director of the Undergraduate in Psychology. Professor and Researcher of the Evolutionary Psychology and Education area. Academic Director of the Master’s Degree in Psychological Intervention in Development and Education Specialist in the relationships between the Family and the Adolescent psychological development.

Juan Luís Vidal

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Degree in Business Sciences, Engineer in Computer Systems and a Master's Degree in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. European project manager and Coordinator of the International Relations Office of the University.

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.