Elisa Álvarez is the Madrid Campus Director at Schiller International University. She holds an LLM in General Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from EAE Business School, and an Advanced Course in Operations Management from INESEM Business School.

For over a decade, Elisa has built a solid career in international higher education, combining leadership in university operations with a strong focus on global partnerships and mobility. Her professional path has been shaped by her time at Suffolk University’s Madrid Campus, where she held the role of Director of Operations and Campus Director, overseeing key departments, managing emergency and crisis strategies, and driving record enrollment growth through innovative recruitment strategies.

Elisa has also led international initiatives at Universidad Nebrija, coordinating institutional agreements across continents, managing EU-funded mobility programs, and representing the university at major global education forums. She has designed and implemented customized international programs that combine academic rigor with real-world challenges and industry collaboration.

Elisa is deeply committed to student development and intercultural education, and continues to promote inclusive, forward-thinking learning environments that empower both local and international communities.