Dr. Blake Nemelka, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Clinical Operations at HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, joins co-hosts Jared Tippets and Eric Kirby to share her knowledge, wisdom, and insights on how campuses can increase their retention and student success efforts!
Blake has not been able to get enough education in his life- attending Utah State, Vanderbilt, and Purdue universities, focusing on business and education administration. Blake was recently hired as the first Vice President of Academic Affairs and Clinical Operations at HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division. Before HCA, Blake worked in strategic enrollment management roles at Western Governors University, Utah State University, UC Santa Barbara, Purdue University, and Utah Tech University, working his way from campus tour guide to executive director and now VP. Blake's mission is to help others open doors to success through educational opportunities. Blake loves to invest in mission-driven startups, play tennis, attempt golf, and compete in triathlons. Blake, his spouse (Katie), and their “woven family” of seven combined children live in Sandy, UT.
