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.
