Our Team
Marina Casals Sala
Director of Member Relations | Members located in Europe and the United Kingdom
Based in Barcelona, Spain, Marina works with ISEP members to support them in their internationalization objectives, such as providing inclusive access to transformative global study experiences. She is responsible for setting strategic pathways for ISEP’s presence in Europe and the UK, collaborating closely with higher education institutions, governmental entities and other key players. Marina holds an undergraduate degree from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, a master’s degree from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid, and is currently pursuing her PhD at the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation (CHEI) of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milano (Italy). Marina has more than 22 years of experience in higher education internationalization spanning roles in Spain, Finland, and Morocco. She has served as a member of EAIE Leadership and as a Board member of CHEI. In her most recent position, she managed international strategy and operations as the Director of International Relations at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona-Spain. Marina also created the SUCTI (Systemic University Change Towards Internationalisation) Project, an award-winning training course designed to empower university administrative staff on internationalization. She trains and presents at conferences internationally and has been recognised with the EAIE Rising Star Award and the SGroup IMPACT Award. In her free time, Marina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, dancing, and connecting to nature.