Daniel Grippo holds master’s degrees in both Religious Studies and Latin American Studies and earned a Ph.D. in Latin American History at the University of Kansas in 2005, specializing in Mexican history. He first visited Mexico back in 1980 and fell in love with its people, culture, language, and history. 
During his many travels and research trips over the years, he has visited and spent extended time in numerous Mexican cities. For the last 20+ years, he has called Puerto Vallarta his home base.
 Dan taught at several U.S. universities while working on his doctorate, and has offered a popular winter lecture series at the International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta for 20 years. He also offered many classes and talks at the Lake Chapala Society in recent years (perhaps you had a chance to attend one if you’ve been here a few years!), and he has also lectured at the Oaxaca Learning Library. 

Carlos Navarro worked as an intelligence specialist for the U.S. government for 20 years and at the Office of the President of Mexico under President Enrique Peña Nieto. His duties in both settings included explaining Mexico to non-Mexicans, usually U.S. Government officials and diplomats stationed in Mexico. Originally from the City of Puebla, he lived in Mexico City for 20 years, and briefly in the United States, Colombia, and Panama. He holds a BA in Communications Studies from the University of the Americas-Puebla; took analysis courses at various US Government entities; and has earned English language degrees from Cambridge University and the University of London.
Carlos established “Connect With Mexico” after moving to Puerto Vallarta in 2016. He is now focused on creating courses about the country, offering consulting options to individuals who need specialized knowledge about Mexico, and holding “Mexico Conversations” to groups of expats who want to discuss the subtleties of this startling nation. Carlos often defines his work as not only teaching expats relevant topics about Mexico but also helping them “to interact with Mexicans.”

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