Hispanic Studies

Brynne Shannon

Senior Program Manager, Latin America & Spain

Brynne’s first experience overseas was when she studied abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Captivated by experiencing a different way of life, she decided to go back and spend the year after graduation teaching English in a rural Northern Thai town. After the experience of a lifetime, she became hooked on the love of travel and international education and landed her dream job working with students on their journeys to studying abroad. She has traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia and Australia, dabbled a bit in Europe, and is eager to venture to Latin America someday soon. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, tending to her urban garden and many houseplants, and taking barre classes.

Neftalí González

Resident Director

Although originally from Burgos, in Northern Spain, Neftalí has spent most of his life living around Spain and South America. He studied Social Education and Hispanic Studies at the University of Granada, after which he completed a master's degree in Cultural Management and Latin American Studies. He also worked as an educator addressing the needs of disadvantaged adolescents.

Neftalí enjoyed his experience in the Andes, working for five years as a literature professor and Academic Coordinator of ISA in Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu, and traveling throughout Latin America. After that, he returned to Spain to take over the position of ISA Barcelona Senior Academic Coordinator. In this role, he had the opportunity to interact with students and provide his support across a wide range of issues. Nef is a literature and photography enthusiast who enjoys exploring the wonders of nature and riding his motorcycle across the country.

Carlos Marín Muñoz

Assistant Resident Director & Housing Coordinator

A native of Granada, Carlos moved to Madrid in 2002. He studied Business Computer Science in high school and Labor Relations at the University of Granada. He worked at a bilingual (English-Spanish) primary school in Granada. Carlos is also a professional actor and a voice actor. He has participated in various short films, theatrical performances, musicals, and commercials for TV. He loves to travel, meet people, and learn about different cultures. Carlos is a dynamic and extroverted person who is accustomed to working in a team environment. He has been working for ISA since 2004, and is a wonderful addition to the ISA Madrid team.

Anna Beltrame

Cultural Activities Coordinator

Anna was born in Italy and has loved foreign languages and cultures since she was a toddler. This led her to focus her studies on translation, interpreting, and literature, specializing in Spanish and English. Anna previously worked as an English and Spanish language teacher for many years, with students of all ages and backgrounds. She loves music, dance, sports, and nature. Anna is fond of traveling and meeting new people.

Sara Garrido

Academic Coordinator

Born and raised in Valencia, Sara attended the University of Valencia. There she obtained her Bachelor´s degree in Art History. Before working with ISA, Sara volunteered in children's education and as an environmental advocate. Sara joined ISA in 2004 in the ISA Valencia office. She worked there until 2012 when she moved to Madrid to work in the ISA Madrid office. Within ISA, Sara has worked in housing, cultural activities, and is currently in the academics department. In addition, she does guided visits for the students. One of her passions is to travel and discover the monuments and history she studied in college. She has traveled to several countries including Egypt, Italy, and Ireland, as well as throughout Spain. She loves her job, travel, music, nature, and animals-- especially dogs.