Ana Maciel

Ana Maciel (she/her) is a student services professional and educator with over eight years of experience working in the California Community College system. She currently serves as the Senior Coordinator of the First Year Experience (FYE) Program at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California, where she leads and sustains a comprehensive first-year program supporting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds through their transition into higher education.

In her role, Ana works closely with first-generation, low-income, and racially minoritized students to promote academic success, retention, and a sense of belonging during their first year in college. Beyond her work with students, she is a committed advocate for classified professionals, with a particular focus on equitable access to professional development, workplace balance, and career advancement for non-faculty and non-management staff.

Ana currently serves as Classified Senator At Large, representing the interests of classified professionals at Contra Costa College and across the district. Through this role, she engages in shared governance and equity-driven decision-making to advance fair and inclusive institutional practices.

Education

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD), University of California, Davis (in progress)
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of San Francisco
B.A. in Chicana/o Studies, University of California, Davis
B.S. in Women and Gender Studies, University of California, Davis