Housing Manager
Dr. Gaëlle Blanvillain serves as the Student Housing and Hosting Manager at ACM-IAU. In this role, she oversees the student housing operations, managing the institution’s extensive network of local host families and residential accommodations across Aix-en-Provence to ensure a supportive, enriching living experience for study-abroad and degree-seeking students.
Gaëlle brings over fifteen years of higher education experience in academic instruction, student mentorship, and international project management. Prior to joining ACM-IAU, she served as a Visiting Assistant Professor and Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Biology at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, USA. Her extensive background in higher education includes directing multidisciplinary research initiatives across Europe and North America, coordinating complex logistical networks, and guiding undergraduate and graduate students through academic and cultural transitions.
A dual U.S. and French citizen, Gaëlle holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Virginia Tech, a Master of Science in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston, and undergraduate degrees from the University of La Rochelle. She is passionate about cross-cultural communication, and is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and culturally immersive housing environment for the ACM-IAU community.