Don Moya-Miller

Don Moya-Miller (he/they/él/elle) is the Superintendent/President at Río Hondo College. They previously served as the college’s Vice President of Academic Affairs and as President of the California Community Colleges Chief Instructional Officers. Don spent two decades as a college and university faculty member, teaching introductory and intermediate Spanish alongside advanced courses across a wide variety of disciplines. As a professor of cultures and languages, they taught students from across the globe focusing on human and civil rights in the Spanish-speaking world, Latin American Studies, theater, serving students from all parts of the globe. Their publications and professional presentations center on the gender identity and sexuality of marginalized voices, exploring how these identities are interpreted through culture, literature, art, and film across the historical contexts of the Spanish-speaking U.S., Latin America, Spain, and Equatorial Guinea. After 20 years as a professor, Don transitioned into community college administration. They served as a dean and vice president at Las Positas College and College of Alameda before joining Río Hondo College. Don remains deeply committed to fostering success for all students and college employees in their academic, professional, and personal journeys. By partnering with campus leadership, constituency groups, and the broader community, they actively promote a campus culture of caring and belonging. Don and their husband, Artemio, are the proud parents of four adult children.