Sol Villasis, Universidad de Las Américas
Sol Villasis
Director of International Accreditation
Universidad de Las Américas

Currently serves as Director of International Accreditation and Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) for Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA), Ecuador’s only university accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Recognized for leading complex institutional and programmatic accreditation initiatives across North America, Latin America, and Europe while fostering collaborative relationships with governing boards, presidents, provosts, faculty leaders, accrediting agencies, and peer reviewers. Extensive experience supporting institutional self-study, evidence-based decision making, student success initiatives, governance improvements, and continuous quality enhancement.

Brings a global perspective shaped by graduate education in the United States, international peer-review service, and active engagement with higher education quality assurance systems across multiple countries. Known for combining strategic vision, analytical rigor, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to student learning, institutional effectiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement.

mariasol.villacis@udla.edu.ec