Maria Dantos is an accomplished executive who has founded, grown, and overseen acquisitions of companies over two decades. As CEO of Upper Valley Preschool in New York, NY, Dantos built the company from the ground up, which was acquired by Bright Horizons, a Fortune 500 company and international industry leader.

Maria is an expert in strategic growth, operational excellence, and systems optimization. Adept at managing transitions and recognized for effective policy and budget management, she has a track record for consistently delivering exceptional outcomes. Her commitment to quality leadership and creative vision has earned her a well-regarded place in education management and business development.

Dantos holds both her BA and MSEd from the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Brooklyn, New York.