Julio Salas, Our young and energetic director, Julio Salas, does not withhold from a challenge. He has already accumulated 14 years of experience as an entrepreneur and holds a master's degree in engineering. Julio is very proud of offering a high quality learning experience to each and every student at ILISA and successfully works towards maintaining ILISA as the best Immersion Program in Costa Rica since its inception in 1987.

Although his parents are from Panama, Julio is as tico as the gallo pinto and enjoys getting to know the students, is passionate about computers and his favorite pastime is playing with his young son. 

Hellen Rojas is the cornerstone of ILISA Spanish language training program. She takes credit for selecting, training, motivating and evaluating our extensive staff of language trainers. She implements ILISA’s vision that our trainers are our most important asset. If we take good care of them, they’ll take good care of you. As the program director, her supervision dictates that classes are always dynamic, enjoyable, and effective.

Melina Espinosa is ILISA's maintenance worker, she works hard to keep the building immaculately clean....in fact, its been known for the spotless glass doors in the office to sometimes cause us problems! She is also stand-in chef for our cafeteria sometimes!

Melina enjoys visiting local parks with her husband and six children on the weekends.