Natalie Alvarez


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Natalie Alvarez has been with the Greater Phoenix Urban League (GPUL) for over 25 years and is now the Chief Operating Officer. She has dedicated her career to working with children and families; the GPUL provides one of the largest Head Start programs in the city of Phoenix, providing services to Phoenix’s most vulnerable populations. Natalie partnered with State of Black Arizona on the No Ceilings on Success. The team has been meeting with the community to not only bring awareness around the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State plan, but to hold the State leaders accountable. Natalie has served in several roles on the Executive Board for the Arizona Head Start Association for over 14 years.

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