All ACM courses are taught by experienced and credentialed faculty who have backgrounds teaching at both U.S. and French universities and working professionally in their fields of expertise. These professionals employ interactive teaching styles while creating an active and exciting learning environment. ACM faculty are top in their field and have developed curriculum and course content that is academically rigorous and rewarding. 

The following is a list of ACM leadership, administrators, and faculty. The great breadth of their experience and backgrounds gives students access to a broad variety of disciplines.   

Leadership


Carl Jubran, PhD, '92
President


Garett Heysel, PhD
Provost

Kurt Schick, MS
Vice President, U.S. Operations

Emile Lamah
Chief Financial Officer

Kristin Mylander-Ouerfelli,
'86-'87

  Chief Operations Officer

Ignasi Pérez, PhD
Vice President, Spain and
Italy Programs



Deans and Directors


Muriel Cros, PhD
Dean & Professor
Centre d'Etudes Françaises

Aboubakr Jamai
Dean & Professor
Donna Dillion Manning 
School of Global Affairs,
Madrid Center

Yumna Masarwa, PhD
Dean & Professor
The School of Art

Guillaume Durand, PhD
Assistant Dean & Professor
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Aurore Guitry, PhD
Assistant Dean & Professor
Centre d'Etudes Françaises

Anthony Triolo
Director & Professor 
Center for Wine and Gastronomy

Mary Boyington, PhD
Dean of Students


Jessica Calhoun, PhD
Dean of Admissions
Office of Admissions & Alumni Affairs
U.S. Office

Kira Espiritu, PhD
Dean of Academic & Strategic Initiatives
Office of Admissions & Alumni Affairs
U.S. Office

 

Student Support Staff - Aix-en-Provence

  • Nitin Beeharry 
    Director of Business Program for Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs (full-time)
  • Amine Berrached
    Custodian II
  • Caroline Bourgois
    Custodian III
        • Emma Burston, PhD 
          Associate Director of Student Life
        • Philip Breeden
          Professor, Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs
        • Nour-Eddine Chabba
          Custodian
        • O'Neill Cushman
          Director, Marchutz Program
        • Laura Drewett
          Internship Coordinator, Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs
        • Erik Freeman
          Coordinator, Center for Student Success

           
  • Mohammad Hassouna
    Professor and Coordinator, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Christa Henrichs
    Administrative Assistant
  • Xavier Henry
    Information Technology and Telecommunications Systems Manager
  • Margaux Hofstedt
    Professor and Custom Programs Manager
  • Benjamin Lesire-Ogrel
    Student Life Assistant
  • Annabelle Martin
    Coordinator, Wellness Center
  • Yumna Masarwa, PhD
    Dean of the School of Art
  • Sarah McIntosh
    Professor and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
  • Catherine Mezan
    Administrative Assistant, Library and Academic Resources
  • Gregory Mose, PhD
    Professor and Coordinator, Donna Dillon Manning School of Global Affairs
  • Kristin Mylander Ouerfelli
    Chief Operations Officer and Director of Finance and Administration
  • Mélanie Petot
    Administrative Assistant
  • William Ruller
    Professor and Coordinator, School of Art
  • Valerie Runfola
    Registrar
  • Leigh Smith, PhD
    Dean of Advising and Academic Services
  • Florence Tessier
    Administrative Assistant
  • Hakima Thomas
    Assistant Director of Administration and Accounting
  • Natasha Tirard
    Administrative Assistant



Student Support Staff - Barcelona

  • Raquel Ballester
    Head of Administration
  • Cinthya Cabral
    Housing Specialist
  • Mais Chaban
    Associate Academic Coordinator 
  • Emilia Grassi
    Student Affairs Specialist
  • Luiza Grigoryan
    Operations Coordinator
  • Siobhan Hayes
    Student Affairs and Wellness Coordinator
  • Kay Hernadez Figueras
    Academic Director
  • Adriana L. Garcia
    Internship Coordinator
  • Jennifer Long
    Student Affairs Specialist
  • Marianne Maili
    Faculty Advisor and Student Affairs Specialist
  • Vanessa Motiño
    Center Governess
  • Lucas Müller
    Academics Specialist
  • Ignasi Perez, PhD
    VP for Spain & Italy Programs
  • Paola Santoro, PhD
    Custom Programs Coordinator
  • Fiorella Setti
    Coordinator of Center 21
  • Valeria Vasquez
    Housing Coordinator and Student Affairs Specialist
  • Natalia Wielgosz
    Housing Coordinator and Student Affairs Specialist


Admissions Staff

      • Nina Bello
        Associate Director
        Admissions and Financial Aid
      • Jonathan Belk
        Assistant Director
        Admissions
      • Greg Grassi
        Associate Director of Admissions 


Auxiliary Services

  • Cathy Caton
    Senior Accountant
  • Deborah Chlad
    Assistant Director of Student Accounts
  • Jonathan Gaytan
    Student Financial Services Assistant
  • Jakub Hench
    Assistant Accountant
  • Johnna Williams
    Assistant Accountant


ACM Faculty - Aix-en-Provence


ACM Faculty - Barcelona

  • Javier Alcalde, PhD
    Political and Social Science (part-time)
  • Irina Amengual, MA
    Psychology (part-time)
  • Marc Bara, PhD
    Management (part-time)

    * D.E.A. - Diplômes d'Etudes Approfondies (between M.A. and Ph.D.)
    * D.E.S.S. - Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées 

    * D.E.S.T. - Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Techniques (now equivalent to M.A.) 
    * D.U.M.I - Diplôme Universitaire de Musiciens Intervenants
    * D.U.T. - Diplôme d'Etudes Technologies
    * D.N.S.E.P. - Diplôme National Supérieur d'Expression Plastique
    * M.A.L.D - Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (Fletcher School) 

    * M.F.L.E. - diploma in Français Langue Etrangère (qualification for French-language teachers) 
    * M. Phil. - Master of Philosophy (UK equivalent of M.A.)