Our Leaders
Odra Girón
Academic and Educational Projects Coordinator
Odra Girón is an Architect from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. She holds master’s degrees in Retail Design from Elisava – Escuela Universitaria de Diseño e Ingeniería and in E-commerce and Digital Marketing from La Salle – Universidad Ramón Llull, both in Barcelona, where she lived for most of the past decade. Odra has also provided consultancy for Digital Transformation Solutions, as well as Integrated Design and Retail Strategy Projects.
Currently, she is dedicated to fostering innovative educational experiences at MPC College, leveraging her expertise in Educational Consulting and Curriculum Development.
Ronald Flores
Director
Ronald Flores studied Education at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and a master’s degree in Comparative Literature at the University of Texas at Austin. He was a Fulbright fellow. Flores is the author of several novels, essays, and other publications, including Final Silence and Los señores de Xiblablá. Flores is also a two-time Ironman Texas 140.6 finisher.
José Argueta, Ph.D. in Philosophy
Professor
José Argueta obtained a PhD in Philosophy (UFM), a Master in Economics (OMMA Business School Madrid), Bachelor of Arts and Philosophy (Universidad Rafael Landivar).
He is a professor and a mentor in Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Philosophy of Art, Philosophy of History and Philosophy of Religion.
Bernardo Castillo, Master of Liberal Arts in Eastern Classics
Professor
Bernardo Castillo is a Liberal Arts Major and Eastern Classics Master from St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In his free time, professor Castillo likes to exercise and play D&D.
Mauricio Garita, Ph.D. in Sociology
Professor
Mauricio Garita is a Financial Consultant, Educator, and Writer in Economics and Blockchain. He is also a frequent lecturer on Stoicism. Please consider following him at: https://vivirmejor.substack.com/
Beatriz Moino, Bachelor in Liberal Arts with concentration in Entrepreneurship and Photography
Professor
Beatriz Moino is a photographer, facilitator, and entrepreneur. She studied photography at Brooks Institute in California and graduated from UFM's Polanyi College with a focus on photography and entrepreneurship. She specializes in portraits, nature, and commercial photography and is skilled in digital processes, and has a deep appreciation for art, history, economics, and philosophy.
María José Salazar, BA in Philosophy and Literature
Professor
María José Salazar graduated from French Baccalauréat, specialized in philosophy, then obtained a BA in Literature and Philosophy from Universidad Rafael Landívar, where she is currently studying a Masters in Philosophy