Joel Pilco

Speaker BiographyJoel Pilco, Ed.D. is a higher education administrator with more than 20 years of experience in instruction, student services, and international programs. Having lived in Japan, Mexico, China, Kenya, and Bolivia, Dr. Pilco has a wide range of multicultural experiences. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Japanese and Portuguese, he has considerable expertise in working with students from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. In his professional career, he served as Dean of Admissions, Dean of Education, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services, Director of Admissions, and Director of ESL Programs, among many other positions. Dr. Pilco has served as a business and ESL instructor at various institutions since 2006. He is passionate about international education, program development, and educational technology. Dr. Pilco earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management and a Master’s Degree in International Business Administration from Alliant International University in San Diego. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from United States International University in San Diego.