Executive Leadership Team
Jeff Conlon – Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Conlon is an accomplished education and technology founder, CEO, and board member with over two decades of experience as a chief executive, leading organizations across the education landscape. As CEO and Executive Chair of Unitek Learning, a $200+ million education and workforce development company in The Vistria Group’s portfolio, he is driving the mission to solve the nation’s nursing shortage by producing the fourth-largest number of new nurses annually in the United States through campus-based education and healthcare system partnerships.
David R. Higley — Chief Marketing Officer
As Chief Marketing Officer, David Higley provides strategic leadership for all marketing, communications, enrollment, and brand initiatives across the Unitek Learning family of schools. He sets the vision for marketing and advertising, leads integrated growth strategies, and ensures alignment with the organization’s business objectives.
Erin Kelly — Chief Financial Officer
Erin Kelly serves as Chief Financial Officer for Unitek Learning, where she directs all financial operations, including accounting, compliance, tax, treasury, financial planning and analysis, facilities, and procurement. A seasoned finance executive with deep experience in global education organizations, Erin has a proven record of driving operational efficiency, leading complex international transactions, and building high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
Nancy LaMons — Chief People Officer
Nancy LaMons is an accomplished global human resources executive with over two decades of experience leading people, culture, and organizational transformation across multiple industries. As Chief People Officer at Unitek Learning, she partners closely with CEO Jeff Conlon and the executive leadership team to align HR strategy with business growth, drive organizational agility, and foster a strong culture across campuses and corporate functions.
Tom McNamara — Chief Transformation Officer
Tom McNamara serves as Chief Transformation Officer at Unitek Learning, where he is responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation initiatives across the organization. Tom leads the integration of Unitek’s higher education and workforce solutions strategies, helping healthcare systems nationwide address acute nursing and workforce shortages through innovative “earn-as-you-learn” programs. His leadership ensures Unitek continues to expand access to high-quality nursing education while strengthening partnerships that reshape the future of healthcare training.
Kamran Mokhtari — Chief Information Officer
Kamran Mokhtari serves as Chief Information Officer for Unitek Learning, where he leads the organization’s information technology, information security, and telecommunications functions. A seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience, Kamran has a strong track record of developing enterprise technology strategies, enhancing cybersecurity, and leading high-performing teams within complex corporate environments.
Phillip Quintana — General Counsel
Phillip Quintana serves as General Counsel for Unitek Learning, where he oversees all legal and compliance functions across the organization’s family of institutions. In this capacity, he leads initiatives to mitigate institutional risk, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and promote a culture of integrity and accountability across all Unitek campuses and programs.
Abdel Yosef, PhD, RN, CNE — Provost & Chief Academic Officer
As Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Abdel Yosef provides visionary academic leadership for Unitek Learning, overseeing Unitek College, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College—spanning 18 campuses across California, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, and New Mexico, along with multiple hospitalbased micro-sites that expand access to nursing education and clinical training.
7000+
Enrolled Students Each Year
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Nursing & Allied Health Programs
6
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