Oscar Urizar

Languages, Administration
805-6844127x-243
Oscar_Urizar@cate.org

BA, Accounting and Computer Science, Universidad Católica SM, Perú.
MA, Management and Strategic Marketing, Universidad del Pací­fico SDM, Perú.
MA, Spanish Literature and Linguistics, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Hailing from Peru, Oscar Urízar was shaped by his rigorous secondary education at a military boarding school in his homeland. His studies then blossomed across diverse fields, including the Fine Arts, exploring the mysteries of the human form, delving into the realms of Literature and Philosophy, and attaining a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Prior to embarking on his vocation in Education in the United States, Oscar garnered invaluable professional experience in Peru across the domains of marketing, finance, economics, and public relations.

With over 25 years of experience as an educator and leader, he is a tireless advocate for equal education and is deeply committed to diversity, access, equity, and inclusion. Above all else, Oscar believes that we are at our best when we think and work together to respond to opportunities and challenges. He is committed to serving a diverse student population and supporting the faculty and staff at our institution's heart.

Among his academic leadership highlights, Oscar has served on different committees at Cate. He also developed several curricula for basic, intermediate, and advanced Spanish in the Modern Languages Department.