Meet Emily! 👋
Emily had always been someone who followed the rules and stayed out of trouble. Little did she know one mistake would lead to a five-year sentence in prison, altering the course of her life.
From an early age, William was immersed in toxic environments. With parents who were in active addiction, William grew up believing that it was okay to live with addiction as long as “the bills were being paid.” This mentality would later cost him.
Meet Noraima! 👋
After facing one financial setback after another, she began to lose sight of her dreams. However, life took a turn for the better when a former student of the Goodwill Academy shared her journey, which reignited a spark within her.
Meet Samuel!👋🎓
As a military child, Samuel experienced hardships like moving often and having to learn a different language while he and his family lived in Korea. However, he attributes these life lessons with preparing him for hurdles that would soon come his way. Because he had seen both parents become dependent on medication due to chronic illnesses, he saw the importance that medicine can have on the body. This led to his interest in pharmacology and why he “wanted to understand how medicine helps the body and promote healing — both for my parents and for others facing similar challenges.”
Meet Erica! 👋🎓
In 2005, Erica began working as a Certified Nursing Assistant when, in the middle of the pandemic, her world turned upside down. Due to an error with her paperwork, Erica had to leave her position.
Meet Marquita! 👋
Throughout Black History Month, Goodwill San Antonio has had the privilege of recognizing outstanding leaders that have made an impact on not just our organization but their peers.
Today we highlight Marquita, a Business Services Training Specialist, who trains and develops for all Business Services assigned Team Members.
Meet Donald!
We’re celebrating Donald Smith, a dedicated leader at Goodwill San Antonio. Donald started as a cashier in 2009, and through hard work, grew into his current role as a Floating Manager.
Meet Joseph! 👋
At Goodwill San Antonio, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the incredible leaders who make a difference in our organization.
Today, we highlight Joseph Pope, Vice President of Human Resources, whose leadership and passion for empowering others embody the very spirit of our mission.
For 36 years, Diana Trevino has been a dedicated team member at Goodwill San Antonio- embodying the organization's mission and values. Her journey to Goodwill began in 1989, when a relative introduced her to the non-profit organization.
