Virtual Educa Secretary General

For 38 years [October 1st, 1977 – May 1st, 2016] Mr. Anton was a senior Government of Spain official A1/26. After retirement, he continues holding the position of Virtual Educa Secretary General. The Virtual Educa initiative was established in 2001 by the Organization of American States (OAS), to promote innovation in Education. Since January 1st, 2017 it became the Virtual Educa Global Alliance, also supported by the UN Development Program (SDGF) and the World Bank.
Mr. Anton university background includes a BA degree in Linguistics and Compared Literature [Barcelona University, Spain] and a MA degree in Latin America Studies [Sorbonne University, France]. His PhD studies were conducted at the Complutense University [Spain]. In 2011 he was awarded a honoris causa PhD by the ULADECH University [Peru].
His most relevant professional experience includes:
1980-1983 Secretary General, Lycée Espagnol, Paris [France]
1984-1986 Cooperation programs Coordinator, Consulate of Spain, New York [USA]
1987-1991 Education Counselor – Consul for Education, Consulate of Spain, Los Angeles [USA]
1992-1998 Department Director, Foreign Affairs Ministry – Cervantes Institute, Madrid [Spain]
1999-2000 Education Advisor, International Trade Agency (ICEX), Madrid [Spain]
2001-2003 Director, Institute of Advanced Studies of the Americas (INEAM), an OAS/UNED initiative, Miami [USA]
2001- […] Secretary General, Virtual Educa [Madrid – Washington, D.C.]
Recognitions / Awards:
– Assembly Resolution 1859, Congress and Senate, State of California [11/14/1991].
– The Great Seal of the Great State of California, by the California Secretary of State, March Fong Eu [11/15/1991].
– City Council Resolution, Los Angeles City Council [11/12/1991], awarded by Mayor Tom Bradley.
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain Resolution, recognizing Mr. Anton activities during the European Union Spanish Presidency [II semester, 1995].