William Dantona
Dr. Dantona is an international educator on a mission to promote equity, peace, and prosperity through purposeful engagement across cultures. He has more than 25 years of experience in international education, Business Communication, and study-abroad programming. His research and leadership interests include applied system dynamics, study abroad programming, international program administration, and strategic enrollment management.
At California State University (CSU) Chico, Dantona serves as the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business, International Studies faculty, and lectures in the Departments of Management and Languages and Cultures. At CSU, Chico, Dantona has served as the Director of International Development and Programs and the American Language and Culture Institute.
Dantona was at the University of Pennsylvania's English Language Programs and coordinated the Summer Institute for International Business Students MBA preparation program. Before UPENN, Dantona was at the School for International Training (SIT) and World Learning in Vermont.
Dantona earned his MA from SIT in 1998. He completed the Wharton School of Business Management Program in 2004. Dantona earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Sacramento State University.
Dantona makes his home in Chico, with wife and two children. He enjoys Sunday dinners, alpine sports, and playing music.
Open a conversation with Dr. Dantona by email: wdantona@csuchico.edu.