Structured as a foundation under Costa Rican law, UWC Costa Rica is limited to five governing body members, known in Spanish as the Administrative Board and referred to in English as the Executive Board.

The Board of Trustees provides broad oversight, strategic direction, and ongoing fundraising and is responsible for the legal and financial aspects of the college*.

The Board works closely with the school principal and Management Team, who oversee the management of academic affairs and the school's day-to-day operations.

*The Executive Board may delegate certain aspects of its authority to other bodies but retains overall responsibility for the institution's legal, financial, and strategic operation.

All members of the Executive Board are expected to cover their expenses for attendance at all meetings and are requested to make appropriate financial donations to the college.

To carry out the broader governance goals of the college and to help carry out the mission of the college more effectively, the Board of Trustees created a Board of Directors in 2013.

Our Management Team reflects the values of UWC Costa Rica’s intentional diversity and comprises professionals from different educational, international, and social justice backgrounds.

UWC Costa Rica’s operational structure is divided into Areas, Programs, and Initiatives. Each Area and Program has its Director, and together they form the "MT" or the Management Team. Most, if not all, Staff report to the “MTs,” who then respond to the Head of College. The Head of College reports to the Board of Trustees.

Each Director is in charge of its corresponding Area or Program staff members. If you are looking to contact any staff member, please refer to the corresponding Director by clicking on their contact button.