01/23/2025
Thank you so much Robert Walker and UAT (University of Advancing Technology) for inviting our CEO to tour and the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss a partnership for the future students of P.O.W.E.R. Academy.
It is an absolutely amazing campus with incredible majors, 13:1 student to teacher ratio and exceptional education in so many different areas of technology.
We are super excited for the potential opportunities and experience P.O.W.E.R Academy students interested in technology will have with UAT before graduation.
Thank you UAT!
01/14/2025
Our Founder / CEO Alejandra Gastelum and P.O.W.E.R. Academy is honored to welcome Ruben Alvarez, the newest member to our advisory board. Mr. Alvarez will be a vital resource in helping grow the mission of P.O.W.E.R. Academy.
Ruben E. Alvarez serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Latino Leaders Network. He is also the co-founder and Managing Partner of Molera Alvarez, LLC, a government relations and public affairs firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. Molera Alvarez, represents a wide range of Fortune 500 companies, non-profit groups and governmental entities.
Prior to forming Molera Alvarez in 2003, Ruben worked in the State of Arizona’s Executive branch for 12 years. Notable is his role as the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Mexico and Hispanic Affairs. In this role, Mr. Alvarez managed the state’s relationship with Mexican federal, state and local government officials and provided leadership direction on key bi-national issues, cross border trade activities and initiatives targeting the needs of the Hispanic community.
In addition, before becoming Policy Advisor, Ruben served as the Governor’s Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity where he was responsible for implementing and overseeing outreach efforts to develop greater communication links between state agencies and underrepresented communities to disseminate information on contracting and employment opportunities.
Given his extensive understanding of how government operates, Ruben’s expertise is in formulating strategies that impact policy making decisions, resolving bureaucratic challenges and creating business development opportunities for clients. He also has vast experience establishing partnerships between corporate entities and community-based organizations to align shared values and mutual interest in the enhancement and development of local communities.
12/23/2023
The statistics are there! Studies done by the Association of Recovery High Schools has proven the effectiveness and significantly improved mental health, increased graduation rates and abstinence from substances in teens in recovery high schools.
To read more statistics check out one of the many articles on Recovery High Schools- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2629137/table/T4/?report=objectonly
06/27/2023
Our CEO / Founder, Alejandra Gastelum attended the 2023 ARS / ARHE Conference in Columbus, Ohio. What a great conference to connect and network with so many amazing individuals who are passionate about Recovery High Schools and Collegiate Recovery Programs. They brainstormed and supported each other to come up with ideas and solutions to help combat S.U.D. among adolescents and college students.
We thank all the schools who do so much to support our youth in recovery!
Photos- Sasha Coles, Archway Academy
Sharon Dursi- Martin, Harmony Academy
Michael Durchslag, P.E.A.S.E. Academy
Andrew Finch- Co-Founder of A.R.S., Vanderbilt
