Honorary Chairs

The title of Commission Honorary Chair is granted to individuals in recognition of their significant efforts as supporters and champions of education. It is an honor to acknowledge Peter and Gloria Moraga as Honorary Chairs.

Mr. and Mrs. Moraga have been chosen for this honor because of their lifelong championship of education. Pete, who has passed on, and his wife, Gloria, have been model parents, citizens, and educators throughout their lives.

Peter's career began with the Foreign Service in Mexico and later in Peru. He was a reporter and television commentator for CBS Radio. Peter served on various political campaign committees for powerful U.S. congressmen and concluded his media career as News Director for KMEX, one of Arizona's most well-respected Spanish television and radio stations.

Gloria and Pete brought five children into the world and always emphasized the importance of education. As their children began to pursue their own interests in life, Gloria worked closely with West Los Angeles Community College as a community liaison. Through her efforts, many students who would not have sought higher education went on to earn college degrees and become successful business and community leaders.

When Pete and Gloria moved from California back to Arizona, they joined MCC's Commission on Excellence and have worked nonstop to ensure accessibility to higher education in the East Valley. Pete and Gloria have served on the Red Mountain Advisory Committee, Scholarship Committee, and the Executive Council of the Commission.

For all they have done to support and champion education, it is a great honor to recognize Peter and Gloria Moraga as the newest Honorary Chairs of the Commission on Excellence in Education.