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Julio Almanza

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Guest Speaker / Subject Matter Expert – Gang & Cartel Recruitment at U.S. Department of State – INL Policy Unit
📍 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Julio Almanza is the founder of the Wrong to Strong Foundation, a nonprofit focused on prison reentry, youth mentorship, and education for at-risk populations. Leveraging his expertise, he serves as a subject matter expert on gang and cartel recruitment for organizations like the U. S. Department of State. He is connected with Arizona State University and Rio Salado College.

Driven by his own profound life transformation, Julio dedicates his time to helping others break cycles of incarceration and trauma. His work is not just a profession but a personal mission rooted in his past experiences. He is also a certified personal trainer, using fitness and discipline as tools for building a strong mindset.

He uses his unique lived experience, including serving time in a Mexican prison, to advise the U. S. Department of State on policy.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Guest Speaker / Subject Matter Expert – Gang & Cartel Recruitment
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Priorities

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Prison Reentry
He founded a nonprofit focused on accountability-driven curricula and systems-based programs to support successful reintegration after incarceration.
Youth Mentorship
Focuses on prevention and mentorship for high-risk youth, drawing from his own experiences to guide them away from gang involvement and incarceration.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Guest Speaker / Subject Matter Expert – Gang & Cartel Recruitment
U.S. Department of State – INL Policy Unit
1-2018
Founder — Wrong to Strong Foundation
Wrong To Strong
5-2025
Director of Operations
Biltmore Soundscape Studio
2-2018
National Speaker & Prison Reentry Subject Matter Expert
Wrong to Strong (or JC Almanza – Independent)
In the press

Media appearances

Mexican Cartel to the Church feat. Julio "JC" Almanza – Wrong to Strong. Featured in YouTube
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