On-site staff for Bilbao / Getxo, Spain

The Bilbao program has a Resident Director (RD) who is responsible for the USAC office abroad and overall operations of the program, including securing appropriate housing, hiring top-level faculty, organizing field trips and optional tours, and overseeing your general well-being.

Meet the Resident Director

Ibon Zamanillo, Ph.D., is the Resident Director for the Bilbao program and has been with USAC since 2002. Ibon holds a masters degree in Industrial Engineering from the Engineering School of Bilbao and graduated Cum Laude with a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of the Basque Country.

Ibon will coordinate a group airport pickup for students arriving within the designated arrival window and escort the group to their program housing. He will also lead the mandatory on-site orientation. The Program Assistant, Arantxa Arteagoitia, as well as the Housing Coordinator, María Benitez, have extensive experience abroad. The friendly team prides itself on consistently providing outstanding service to students. The team is always welcoming and happy to have you stop by the office.