Dean of the School of Arts, Design and Creative Industries

Professor De Jesús Martínez is an architecture graduate and an academic leader with over 25 years of experience in creating and directing academic programs, curriculum design, and the coordination of interdisciplinary projects. Between 2015 and 2020, he was part of the institutional leadership of Sagrado As a manager and leader of high-impact projects, such as the Collaborative Innovation Center-Neeuko and Nuestro Barrio, which are now pillars of our institution, he was also part of the team that conceptualized the RBK project and led the 2020 Strategic Plan committee. He was a founding member and dean of the School of Architecture at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and president of the Puerto Rico Creative Industries Advisory Council. His work has been distinguished by designing and consolidating institutional platforms that link the arts, design, industry, culture, and territorial development, positioning the university as an anchor for cultural, social, and economic transformation. With extensive experience in governance and multisectoral leadership, his management integrates the creation of university-industry-community partnerships, the development of externally funded initiatives, and the mobilization of resources for academic and innovation projects.