Leonel Nieto

Leonel Nieto currently serves as the Interim Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness at Salt Lake Community College, where responsibilities include leading strategic planning, data analysis, and accreditation initiatives. With a robust background in data science and analytics, Leonel has held positions such as Director of Data Science and Analytics, focusing on institutional research and data-driven decision-making. Prior roles include Assistant Director of Business Analytics and Business Analytics Manager at the Utah Department of Transportation. Additionally, Leonel served as Business Intelligence Architect and Director of Data and IT at Holy Cross Ministries, managing client statistics and performance data visualization. Leonel holds a Master’s Degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Utah, along with an Associate’s Degree in Sociology from Salt Lake Community College.