luris Talks is a series of insightful sessions where our students have the opportunity to listen to successful entrepreneurs and professionals. These speakers will share their journeys, challenges, and experiences from both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. We hope that these stories will inspire, educate, and provide our students with a broader perspective of what’s possible in their future careers.
After graduating from Brigham Young University, Carlos embarked on an entrepreneurial path that led him to establish Wizard Language Schools, the largest chain of language schools globally, boasting 3,000 locations, serving 1 million students annually, and generating 50,000 jobs. Currently, Carlos oversees the Brazilian operations of international franchises such as Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell.
With an extensive educational background, including a Master in Arts, TESOL– Teaching English for Students of Other Languages, from UCF's Department of Modern Languages, and a Certificate in Academic English from UCF Global, Claudia has cemented her reputation as an authority in language and cultural studies. Her academic pursuits didn't stop there; she further explored her passion for the arts and human sciences by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in both Museology and Philosophy, followed by a Master's in Art History and Brazilian Architecture.