Joe Dominguez joined Mt. SAC as the Vice President of Administrative Services in July 2025. Joe is a transformational educational leader with more than 22 years of experience spanning California’s Community College and K-12 systems.
Prior to starting at Mt. SAC, Joe served as the Vice President of Administrative Services at Los Angeles City College (LACC). Joe’s career reflects a consistent focus on systems transformation and service. He has held pivotal leadership roles, including Chief Business Officer, Deputy Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, where he led districtwide initiatives in budget development, capital planning, and operational strategy.
His 20-year service as a school board trustee underscores a lifelong commitment to expanding access for underserved students. A proud first-generation college graduate and EOPS participant, Joe is a former financial aid recipient who understands the power of education to change lives and break the cycle of poverty. Joe earned both his MBA and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno. He is a Certified Chief Business Official through CASBO, holds a California Health and Welfare Broker License, and contributes to professional communities including ACBO, AACBO, HACU, ACCA, and a local chamber of commerce.
Outside of his professional commitments, Joe enjoys backyard barbecues, cooking for family and friends, exploring nature in his Airstream, and walking new paths with his rescue pit bull, Rocco. He also finds deep fulfillment coaching Little League Baseball and serving in his local church Youth Ministry, where he mentors young people with the same passion and care that define his work in higher education.
