IE School of Humanities concludes first Humanities Speaker Series, connecting students with industry leaders
Spanning the full academic year, the series bridged academic excellence with career impact, highlighting the real-world value of humanities education across diverse sectors.
IE School of Humanities concluded its Humanities Speaker Series, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic training in the humanities and real-world career opportunities. This series offered undergraduate students exclusive access to corporate directors and industry leaders who shared their insights, career trajectories, and the value of humanities-driven skills in today’s job market.
Students from the Bachelor in Humanities and the Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities had the unique opportunity to engage with accomplished professionals who have successfully applied their academic foundations across diverse industries. This initiative underscored the School’s commitment to providing a comprehensive, career-oriented education that extends beyond the classroom.
"At IE School of Humanities, our mission is to prepare future forward-thinking leaders equipped to navigate an increasingly complex world through a critical and creative lens. Since the start of their degrees, students engage with professionals across diverse industries and roles, building a versatile professional toolkit to shape their careers and impact in the evolving job market of the 21st century", said Catalina Tejero, Dean of IE School of Humanities.
The series featured speakers from a wide array of sectors - including business, culture, technology, and international organizations - offering students a rich diversity of career perspectives. Throughout the sessions, participants received practical guidance on navigating career transitions, developing essential skills, and building professional networks.
In the past academic year, the Humanities Speaker Series welcomed renowned professionals such as:
• Abraham López, Cofounder & CEO Correcto and Forbes ‘30 under 30’.
• Olivia Hamill, Senior Advisor at Oxford Analytica.
• Maria Sancho-Arroyo, Art market professional at the National Museum of Catalan Art in Barcelona, the Louvre in Paris, and Sotheby’s Auction House in London.
• José Manuel Cerda, Director of the Humanities Laboratory at Universidad San Sebastián.
• Carlos Urroz, Director of Gabinete Institucional at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.
• Natalia Bayona, Director of Innovation, Education, and Investments at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); featured in FORBES 75 Mujeres Latinas a Seguir.
• Violeta Dávila, Cultural manager and co-founder of Be Cooltural.
• María de Pedro, Art consultant and Founder of Artepreneur.
• Verónica de Mello, Founder and director at Verónica de Mello Art Projects.
• Cristina Aranda, Co-founder at Big Onion.
• Tine Milz, Co-artistic director and general manager of Theater Neumarkt Zürich.
• Carlos Bayod and Casilda Ybarra, Project Director & Cultural Projects Associate at Factum Foundation.
• Sheila Cremaschi, Director of Hay Festival Segovia; featured in FORBES 75 Mujeres Latinas a Seguir.
• Sergio Sancho, Fair Director at Urvanity Art.
• Sara Beneroso, Head of Marketing at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios.
By fostering dialogue between students and accomplished professionals, IE School of Humanities reaffirmed its commitment to providing a comprehensive, career-oriented education that goes beyond the classroom.