Dr. Tara Konya

Executive Biography

Dr. Tara Jennifer Konya is the Vice President of Hybrid Learning and Sustainable Ventures at Unity Environmental University. She is a highly accomplished business executive and higher education administrator with a proven track record of creating actionable, sustainable business plans, and moving them forward. Her strong leadership, business management, and marketing skills were honed during an extensive career with purpose-led retail brands.

Her passion for sustainability, not just in the environment, but in all aspects of business was refined during her time studying retail and consumer studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics, M.A. in Education from Monmouth University, and a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Prior to joining Unity Environmental University, Dr. Konya served as the Associate Dean for Southern New Hampshire University’s School of Business. She is known as a fierce advocate and visionary leader, reimagining education, and realizing new ways learning can be achieved.