Dr. Tanya MacNeil
Program Chair - School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Dr. Tanya MacNeil serves as Program Chair for the School of Computer Science and Information Technology. With more than 25 years of experience in information technology education, she has taught extensively in areas including information systems, database systems, cybersecurity, and digital investigations, while also leading faculty and managing academic programs. She has previously served in several academic leadership roles, including Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Information Technology.
Dr. MacNeil is active in professional and cybersecurity communities and is a member of InfraGard, the High Technology Cyber Investigation Association (HTCIA), Women in eDiscovery (WiE), and Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS).
She holds multiple leadership roles in Epsilon Pi Tau, the international honor society for professions in technology, where she serves as Region 2 Director and Vice Chair of the International Board of Directors. She is also Trustee of the Delta Delta Chapter at AIUS. Dr. MacNeil is a member of the editorial boards for The Journal of Technology Studies and The AIUS Journal of Research and Scholarship. Her scholarship includes conference presentations and research focused on digital evidence handling and technology education.
Her work centers on advancing technology education, supporting faculty development, and preparing students for careers in cybersecurity, information systems, and digital investigations.
She holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Information Technology Education from Dalhousie University.
Dr. MacNeil loves to travel with her husband. She enjoys reading, exploring new places, and helping others succeed.
Education History
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems (PhD), Nova Southeastern University, FL
- Master of Information Technology Education (MITE), Dalhousie University, Canada
- Applied Diploma in Information Technology (AIT): iti-Information Technology Institute, Canada
- Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada
