Charo Uceda is an educator, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist whose career has focused on language education and international student success. In 1988, she founded the UCEDA School, which provides English-language instruction through locations across the United States.
Uceda developed the institution’s curriculum and authored the Charo Uceda English Series and English at Home instructional materials. Through her work, she has focused on supporting language acquisition and cross-cultural understanding for students from diverse backgrounds.
Since 2009, Uceda has served on the President’s Advisory Council at Teachers College, Columbia University. She also established the Charo Uceda Scholarships, which support graduate students pursuing studies in applied linguistics and education policy. Her experience in education, entrepreneurship, publishing and philanthropy contributes a global perspective to Beacon College’s Board of Trustees.