Superintendent/President

Dr. Moya-Miller’s commitment to public higher education is rooted in his family’s story. His paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States seeking a better future for their children, instilling values of hard work, perseverance, and service that continue to shape his leadership. Born in Helena, Montana, he spent his early childhood moving throughout the country before his family settled in the San Francisco Bay Area when he was nine years old.

His passion for education began unexpectedly at age ten, when a teacher volunteered to teach Spanish during lunch and recess. That simple act of encouragement sparked a lifelong fascination with languages, cultures, and the connections that bring people together.

Like many college students, Dr. Moya-Miller’s educational path was not linear. After one semester of college, he stepped away from higher education for three and a half years and lived two of those years in South America. There he worked in subsistence farming communities, became immersed in Spanish-speaking cultures, and gained firsthand insight into the aspirations and challenges faced by people from many different backgrounds. The experience profoundly shaped both his worldview and his belief that education creates opportunity by building understanding, belonging, and hope.

Returning to the United States with renewed purpose, he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Spanish before earning a Ph.D. in Spanish. As a Fulbright Graduate Research Scholar, he spent a year at the National Library of Spain conducting dissertation research that explored representations of gender, identity, and history in Spanish language literature, art, and film. His scholarship has been published and presented internationally and reflects a longstanding commitment to understanding diverse voices and perspectives.

Before entering executive leadership, Dr. Moya-Miller spent more than twenty years teaching at public and private universities, a community college, and a high school. During his faculty career, he also served as department chair, Academic Senate member, and participant in numerous shared governance and institutional committees, experiences that reinforced his belief in collaborative leadership and shared decision-making.

Since joining the California Community Colleges in 2014, Dr. Moya-Miller has served as Dean of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences and Interim Vice President at Las Positas College, Vice President of Instruction at College of Alameda, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rio Hondo College, and now Superintendent/President. He also served as President of the California Community Colleges Chief Instructional Officers (CCCCIO), helping shape statewide initiatives focused on student success, equity, instructional excellence, and leadership development.

As Superintendent/President, Dr. Moya-Miller is committed to cultivating a college where every student and employee experiences belonging, caring, opportunity, and excellence. He believes that the strongest institutions are built through authentic relationships, collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to serving students and the broader community. Deeply committed to family values and community, Dr. Moya-Miller and his husband are also the proud parents of four adult children.