CEO
Meet Our Founder & CEO: Antonio M. Bowen
Antonio M. Bowen is the passionate Founder & CEO of Ascension Academy School of Excellence and a recognized force for change in Las Vegas. A leader with deep roots in education, faith, and civic engagement, Antonio is dedicated to building strong communities, empowering youth, and creating pathways to opportunity.
Antonio M. Bowen is the passionate Founder & CEO of Ascension Academy School of Excellence and a recognized force for change in Las Vegas. A leader with deep roots in education, faith, and civic engagement, Antonio is dedicated to building strong communities, empowering youth, and creating pathways to opportunity.
Visionary. Leader. Community Builder.
A Legacy of Leadership and Service
Antonio’s influence extends across multiple spheres of impact. He serves as:
Founder & CEO of Ascension Academy School of Excellence
President of the Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce
Senior Pastor of Azusa City Church in Downtown Las Vegas
Board Trustee for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Board Member of the UNLV Foundation
Director of Chronic Absenteeism for the City of Las Vegas
Founder & CEO of Ascension Academy School of Excellence
President of the Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce
Senior Pastor of Azusa City Church in Downtown Las Vegas
Board Trustee for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Board Member of the UNLV Foundation
Director of Chronic Absenteeism for the City of Las Vegas
Championing Education and Empowerment
Antonio founded Ascension Academy with one goal in mind: to provide underserved students with a rigorous, values-based education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. His work ensures students have access to academic excellence, character development, and holistic support.
Antonio founded Ascension Academy with one goal in mind: to provide underserved students with a rigorous, values-based education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. His work ensures students have access to academic excellence, character development, and holistic support.
Leading Las Vegas’ Economic & Social Growth
As President of the Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce, Antonio champions local businesses, drives economic development, and builds bridges between entrepreneurs, community leaders, and policymakers. His leadership helps shape a more inclusive and prosperous future for all residents of Ward 5 and beyond.
As President of the Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce, Antonio champions local businesses, drives economic development, and builds bridges between entrepreneurs, community leaders, and policymakers. His leadership helps shape a more inclusive and prosperous future for all residents of Ward 5 and beyond.
Faith, Family, and Community First
A man of deep faith, Antonio leads Azusa City Church with compassion and conviction. His ministry focuses on spiritual growth, healing, and activating believers to make an impact in their communities.
A man of deep faith, Antonio leads Azusa City Church with compassion and conviction. His ministry focuses on spiritual growth, healing, and activating believers to make an impact in their communities.
A Vision for Generational Change
Antonio M. Bowen is not just building a school—he’s building a legacy. His work continues to transform lives and neighborhoods throughout Las Vegas, proving that when vision meets action, lasting change is possible.
Antonio M. Bowen is not just building a school—he’s building a legacy. His work continues to transform lives and neighborhoods throughout Las Vegas, proving that when vision meets action, lasting change is possible.