Who we are

We’re a small team of educators, researchers, and lifelong learners dedicated to helping adults build real, lasting communication skills.

Our goal is to make language learning efficient, applied, and directly relevant so you can grow, better serve the community, and expand your reach through meaningful connection.

Hannah Pitner, PhD

Co-Founder | Applied Linguist and Spanish Professor

Dr. Pitner is a professor of Spanish and Applied Linguistics who specializes in second language acquisition. She launched Linguaviva after being approached by organizations looking for fast, relevant Spanish training for their staff. What began as a few custom classes quickly grew into an ongoing series, all fueled by community interest and results.

Lindy Avila

Co-Founder | ESL Specialist & Spanish Teacher

Lindy is a TEFL certified language teacher and co-founder of Linguaviva Collective. As both an educator and a language learner herself, she understands how frustrating traditional language classes can be — and how powerful it is when learning finally feels relevant. She leads much of the day-to-day teaching, marketing, and operations, bringing empathy, energy, and structure to everything she touches.