
Torri Umb
Group Coordinator
Torri was born in a small town in Ontario, Canada and went to the University at the University of Ottawa for Psychology and Criminology. After University, Torri lived and worked n Ottawa for many years before deciding she and partner that they wanted a different style of life. This led to them moving to Samara in early 2023, where Torri began voluteering and taking classes at Intercultura, and which eventually led to her taking on the position of Group Coordinator. She has always loved helping and working with people, and is known for her caring, friendly nature and proactive style. In her free time she loves spending time at the beach and with her family.
Other Members

Adelita Jiménez
Founding Director

Laura Ellington, MA
Founding Director

Marcelo Arroyo, MA, M.Ed
Spanish & Executive Director (Heredia)

Estefanía Vargas, Lic., J.D.
General Manager & Human Resources (Sámara)

Claudia Kiebl, MA
Enrollment Coordinator (Sámara)

Annia Delgado
Homestay & Volunteer Coordinator (Heredia)

Geovanna Castro
Reception & Student Services (Heredia)

Marianela González
Student Services & Online Classes Enrollment (Sámara)

Francinie Gutiérrez Ledezma
Reception & Student Services (Sámara)

Nelsy Rodríguez, Lic.
Spanish Coordinator & Professor (Sámara)

Jesús Cárdenas, MA
Spanish Professor

Mónica Molina, Lic.
Spanish Professor (Heredia)

Samuel Barrera, M.Ed
Spanish Professor (Heredia)

Byron Pérez Gonzalez, Lic.
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Silvia Baltodano Díaz, Lic.
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Jeanneth Jiménez, M.Ed
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

María Pozo Carpio, MA.
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Iris Serra, MA.
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Ilsen Pérez
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Nelson Jiménez
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Darihana Rojas, MA
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Farid Nema
Spanish Professor

Carmen Gauna
Spanish Professor

Krisbel Campos
Spanish Professor

Fabiola Villegas
Spanish Teacher

Ámbar Liseth Carrillo Díaz
Adjunct Spanish Professor

Viviana Baltodano, Lic.
Spanish Professor (Sámara)

Karol Leal
Zumba & Latin Dance Instructor (Sámara)

Hillary Ocampos
Social Activities Leader & Social Media (Heredia)

Enrique Valerio
Latin Dance Teacher (Heredia)

Jeannette Vargas
Cooking Teacher (Heredia)

Jerry Arend
Tour Guide