Alex Gershanik has focused his energies on improving people’s lives, both in his profession as the president and an instructor for The Power Courses and in his commitments to the community. Before starting The Power Courses, which offers review seminars to help students excel on standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, the bar exam and others, he earned a law degree from Georgetown University. Alex also serves on the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation, where he is the vice president for scholarships, and Family Services of Greater New Orleans.