Judge Patricia A. MacIas (Ret.)

Judge Patricia A. Macias (Ret.) served as the Retired Managing Director and Managing Director of Judicial Engagement at Casey Family Programs from 2013 to the present. Prior to that, they worked as a District Judge for the State of Texas Judiciary from 2001 to 2012 and as an Associate Judge for El Paso County from 1995 to 2000.

Judge Patricia A. Macias (Ret.) pursued their education in various fields. Judge Patricia A. obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at El Paso from 1969 to 1973. Following this, they attended the University of Oregon and pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Child Development, although the start and end years were not provided. Moreover, they continued their studies at the University of Oregon from 1976 to 1978, where they pursued a Ph.D. (ABD) in Child and Family Therapy. This indicates that they completed the necessary coursework for a Ph.D. but did not finish their dissertation. Finally, Judge Macias attended St. Mary's University School of Law from 1985 to 1989 and earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. Additionally, they obtained a State of Texas Bar License from the Supreme Court of Texas, although specific details about when this certification was obtained were not provided.