Elevate Southwest

The STEM Road

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" The STEM Road " podcast, brought to you by Elevate Southwest, offers a unique insight into the journey of aspiring professionals and industry leaders within the Greater Yuma Region's STEM fields. Each episode delves into a featured industry expert's personal and professional experiences alongside a student currently navigating their path in the same field. Join us as we explore the diverse pathways to success in post-secondary education and career advancement, aiming to elevate our community.

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The STEM Road: Episode 7 | Career Ready – The Power of CTE Education 07.10.2025 35:05

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest – Episode 7 | Season 2 Special Guests: Tom Tyree, Superintendent, Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY) Adan Santos, STEDY Student Ambassador Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, President & CEO, Elevate Southwest Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest In this episode, we explore how career and technical education (CTE) is giving high school students...

The STEM Road: Episode 6 | Movement, Medicine & Making a Difference 23.09.2025 33:04

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 6 | Season 2 Special Guests: Maria Camila Macias, Physical Therapist and Owner of Yuma Orthopedic Physical Therapy Andrik Reyes, Summer 2025 Intern & Cibola High School Junior Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, President & CEO, Elevate Southwest Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest In this episode, we explore how physical therapy combines science, c...

The STEM Road: Episode 5 | Wellness, Innovation & Opportunity 02.09.2025 31:42

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest Episode 5 | Season 2 Special Guests: Bryan Nance, CEO/Owner of Elemental LifeSpa Julian Castillo, Summer Intern Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, President & CEO, Elevate Southwest Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest In this episode, we explore how wellness and science come together through innovative technologies like red light therapy, PEMF, and oxygen-enhanc...

The STEM Road: Episode 4 | Turning Opportunities into Careers 05.08.2025 53:12

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 4 | Season 2 Special guests: Amanda Koonjbeharry, Public Affairs Manager, Leeward Renewable Energy Joshua Lopez, Student Hosts: Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest Arlyn Galaviz, Communications Director, Elevate Southwest In this episode, we explore renewable energy, career opportunities, and how young professionals are getting involved in bui...

The STEM Road: Episode 3 | Your Future in Finance 15.07.2025 43:51

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 3 | Season 2 Special guests: Tom Rush, Founder - Yuma & Imperial Valley Wealth Management (YIVWM) Jackson Takesuye, Student Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, President/CEO - Elevate Southwest Melina Conroy, COO - Elevate Southwest

The STEM Road: Episode 2 | Yuma Spaceport 24.06.2025 37:29

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 2 | Season 2 Special guests: Jay Simonton, City of Yuma Administrator Didi Dillard, Student Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, President/CEO - Elevate Southwest Melina Conroy, Program Coordinator - Elevate Southwest

The STEM Road: Episode 01 | Season 02 - Architecture 01.04.2025 36:38

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest | Episode 01 - Season 02. Guests: Chris Thompson, Thompson Design Architects. Connor Legros, NAU student. Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 10 | Season 01 Finale - Reflecting on Our Purpose & Vision 21.01.2025 37:28

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 10. Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 09 | Artificial Intelligence 31.12.2024 54:41

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 09. Special guests: Harry Red, Infyrno LLC CEO Alyssa Rivera, Cibola High School Student Hosts: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 08 | Drones & Emerging Career Opportunities 17.09.2024 40:49

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 08. Special guests: - Abned Meraz, Combination Building Inspector, City of Yuma, Arizona - Emma White, Mechanical Engineering Student, NAU Yuma and ESW Intern at Rouff Engineering, P.C. Hosts: - Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. - Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 07 | Career Readiness at Arizona Western College 13.08.2024 44:05

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 07. Special guests: - Dr. Daniel Corr, Arizona Western College President - Tyler Nguyen, Arizona Western College Student Hosts: - Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. - Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 06 | Career Pathways at Yuma Union High School District 30.07.2024 42:36

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 06. Special guests: - Tim Brienza, Yuma Union High School District Superintendent - Eduardo Vidrio, Gila Ridge High School Senior Hosts: - Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. - Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 05 | IT & Cybersecurity in Yuma County, AZ 09.07.2024 45:25

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 05. Special guests: - Michael Fierros, Technology Alignment Manager at GMiT - Ulysses Villarreal, CIE Learning Student Hosts: - Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO. - Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator.

The STEM Road: Episode 04 | Environmental Engineering & AZDA 11.06.2024 35:48

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 04. Special guests: - Ginna Saravia, Arizona Department of Agriculture Inspector - Valerie Guzman, San Luis High School Graduate - Melina Conroy, Elevate Southwest Program Coordinator Host: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO.

The STEM Road: Episode 03 | Mechanical Engineering in Yuma County, AZ 09.05.2024 40:21

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 03. Special guests: - Christian Mendez, NAU Student / Mechanical Engineering - Dr. Jesus Mora, NAU Professor / Mechanical Engineering - Bret Raymis, PWRJoule President/CEO Host: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO.

The STEM Road: Episode 02 | Agriculture Careers in Yuma County, AZ 05.04.2024 30:32

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 02. Special guests: - Matt McGuire, JV Smith Companies - Jazmin Morales, Moore Ag Logistics Host: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO.

The STEM Road: Episode 01 | ESW Mission, STEM Careers in Yuma County, the Innovation Hub in Yuma, AZ 12.03.2024 37:46

The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 01. Special guests: - Douglas Nicholls, Yuma Mayor, Elevate Southwest Chairman, Core Engineering owner - Isaac Rodriguez, Civil Engineering student at Arizona Western College Host: Jerry Cabrera, Elevate Southwest President/CEO.