On-Site Staff for San Sebastián, Spain

The San Sebastián program has a Resident Director (RD) who is responsible for the USAC office abroad and overall operations of the program, including organizing the mandatory on-site orientation, securing appropriate student housing, hiring outstanding faculty, organizing exciting field trips and optional tours, and overseeing your general well-being.

Meet the Resident Director

Miriam Diaz Granado, Ph.D., is the Resident Director for the San Sebastián program. Miriam brings a wealth of experience in Spain, U.S., and Canada, including language teaching and researching, and designing and leading study abroad programs in Spain and Dominican Republic. She is a native to the Basque country, lives close by to the program, and speaks Basque, Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.

Miriam will provide the mandatory on-site orientation, and along with USAC San Sebastián program staff—Cecilia and Tito—she will be available for support and resources while you are on the program.