In a feature published by Hispanic Executive, Anthony Maciel Turned His Back on Private Industry to Make Education Possible for More People Like Him highlights the journey of MiraCosta College Associate Vice President and Chief Information Systems Officer Anthony Maciel, who left a lucrative private-sector career to pursue a mission rooted in education and opportunity. The article traces his path from growing up in Compton to higher education leadership, shaped by lived experience and a belief in access as a driver of change. 

At MiraCosta College, Maciel oversees a comprehensive IT operation focused on cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and student-centered systems that support access and equity. His leadership emphasizes developing people as much as technology, including mentoring women in STEM and building resilient, future-focused infrastructure that aligns with MiraCosta’s mission and the communities it serves.