About Dr. Michael Powers

If there is one phrase that has guided me throughout my life, it is "never stop learning". Growing up in a family with limited financial resources, I understood education as a means forward. While I initially perceived higher education as the main lever, I came to appreciate the importance of curiosity and adaptability as I attended elementary school in Germany and had to quickly learn a new language and customs. This experience in learning a new language and customs proved invaluable when I began clinical work on the Navajo Reservation, where I began by building patient rapport and expanded into building programs and systems while collaborating with diverse clinical and organizational stakeholders.

Becoming a father later in life sparked deeper reflection, particularly regarding the intersection of professional and caregiving responsibilities, intentional living, and personal finance. Today I bring together the perspectives of educator, clinician, leader, coach, father, and lifelong learner to help others navigate important decisions with intentionality and confidence. I'm most energized and connected to a sense of purpose when helping others discover what they're capable of.