Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell, Chief Executive Officer & President
Mr. O’Donnell embarked on his professional journey as a dedicated speech pathologist, laying the foundation for his impactful career. He established Independent Child Study Teams (ICST), a pioneering venture aimed at conducting comprehensive evaluations for students to identify their specific needs and formulate tailored Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
With a rich history of private-public partnerships, dating back to 1977, when Mr. O’Donnell founded ICST, his entrepreneurial spirit continued to thrive. In 1997, as ICST reached new heights, serving an impressive daily population of 36,000 children, Mr. O’Donnell seized the opportunity to establish Learning Alliances.
Over the past two decades, Mr. O’Donnell diligently cultivated Learning Alliances to a highly esteemed educational service company, actively engaged in empowering approximately 20,000 students each day across the United States and Puerto Rico.
With an unwavering passion for education and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Mr. O’Donnell’s visionary leadership propelled Learning Alliances to the forefront of the industry.
Anthony O’Donnell, President/Co-CEO
Anthony W. O’Donnell serves as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Learning Alliances, sharing the role with his sister, Amanda Fekete. He joined the company in 2015 and has since overseen all day-to-day operations for the company’s school and office buildings.
A key aspect of his role involves the management and maintenance of the physical infrastructure, including overhauling existing HVAC systems and overseeing retrofitting projects, which remain crucial to the functionality of the schools and corporate offices. For the past ten years, Anthony has worked closely with his father, Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell, a speech pathologist and the founder of Learning Alliances. This collaboration focused on various aspects of the business, including upper-level management, marketing, and the development of entrepreneurial school ideas.
Anthony’s ambition is to further develop and elevate Learning Alliances, aiming to reach an elite level in the educational services sector and to continue his father’s vision and legacy.
Amanda Fekete, Co-CEO
Amanda Fekete, after two decades dedicated to streamlining processes and managing projects at SHI, now serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Learning Alliances. In this role, she works alongside her brother, Anthony W. O’Donnell, and oversees the senior management team and daily operations at the company’s Basking Ridge, New Jersey headquarters. Her transition reflects a commitment to the family business and a desire to uphold the high standards associated with the Learning Alliances name.
Before joining Learning Alliances, Amanda held the position of Director of Talent Acquisition in Human Resources at SHI International. Her contributions were instrumental in the rapid growth of SHI’s Professional Services Organization. She was recognized for her ability to attract and hire top talent, as well as her exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills in a demanding environment.
James MacMahon, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. MacMahon is the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Innovative Educational Programs, LLC with responsibilities for internal and external financial reporting, bank relations and commercial insurance.
