About the Director
A unique feature of each Central College Abroad program is the on-site program director. The on-site program director has a unique role, in that he/she is a part of most aspects of the students’ experience, from student advising to teaching a class to leading group excursions. Central College Abroad takes pride in the personalized attention that it can provide its students.
Valerie Grimsley, the on-site program director in Merida, brings a wealth of knowledge about Mexico, its culture, and cross-cultural understanding. Valerie received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Central College, her Master of Science in International Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and is ABD in Health Administration from Central Michigan University. While an undergraduate student at Central College, Valerie studied on the Merida program. As the on-site program director, Valerie facilitates personal growth and learning by offering on-site support, academic advising and a complete on-site orientation to the host city and country.
