DENVER (June 2024) – Community College of Denver (CCD) has announced the appointment of Alberto Teixeira as its new Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Teixeira will play a pivotal part in shaping CCD’s financial strategies and ensuring fiscal responsibility. 

In his new role, Teixeira will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of CCD’s financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting and planning, facilities and information technology services, and resource allocation. His strategic vision and collaborative approach are expected to further strengthen CCD’s financial position and support its mission of providing accessible, high-quality education to the Denver community.

“We are delighted to welcome Alberto to the CCD family as our new Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer," CCD President Marielena P. DeSanctis, Ph.D. "His proven track record of financial leadership, commitment to educational excellence, and dedication to being a good steward of student tuition dollars and state taxpayer dollars make him an exceptional addition to our team. We are confident that under his guidance, CCD will continue to thrive and fulfill its commitment to student success, community engagement, and fiscal responsibility."

For more than a decade, Teixeira has held various instructional and financial administrative roles and still serves as a part-time instructor, teaching business, management, and marketing within the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). He most recently served as the Senior Director for Budget, Business, and Procurement Services at Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Before finding his calling in higher education, Teixeira honorably served in the United States Army as a non-commissioned Infantry officer, serving overseas for several years. Prior to his military service, he worked in the private sector in financial management for a tri-state area construction firm.

Teixeira earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut, and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

For more information about CCD and its leadership team, please visit ccd.edu. 

About Community College of Denver 

Community College of Denver (CCD) is a leading point of entry to higher education for the city and county of Denver. CCD provides cost-effective, high-quality college education, along with access and opportunity for non-traditional students, workforce development, training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships. CCD is a federally funded Hispanic Serving and designated Military Friendly Institution. Learn more at ccd.edu.