Hugo Da Costa Santos, PhD, MBA
Director, BAS Organizational Leadership
University of Wyoming Casper
Contact Information
(307) 268-2146hdacosta@uwyo.eduUniversity of Wyoming Casper
email Hugo for an appointment
About Hugo
Hugo works with students and professionals to build leadership capacity and navigate
organizational challenges. His teaching covers organizational leadership, ethics and
change, and agribusiness management, with a focus on practical application and problem-solving.
With a background spanning animal sciences, agribusiness, and leadership education
across diverse industries and organizational contexts, Hugo brings multiple perspectives
to his work. He believes effective learning happens through hands-on experience, collaboration,
and learning from both successes and setbacks.
Beyond teaching, Hugo is involved in community leadership initiatives and outreach
programs, where he connects with leaders across Wyoming's industries and beyond. He's
committed to helping students find their path and supporting organizations throughout
the state. Whether you have questions about the Organizational Leadership program
or want to discuss leadership and learning, feel free to reach out!
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.