Sandra Preciado
About Sandra Preciado
Sandra Preciado serves as the National Career Pathways Program Manager at Goodwill Industries International, where she oversees grant deliverables and manages the national retail workforce initiative. She has a diverse background in public administration and psychology, with previous roles in various organizations including Starbucks and Goodwill Industries of Houston.
Work at Goodwill Industries International
Sandra Preciado serves as the National Career Pathways Program Manager at Goodwill Industries International since 2018. In this role, she manages grant deliverables, vendor contracts, data collection, and budgets for the national retail workforce initiative. She leads efforts to enhance the capacity of local Goodwill member organizations in developing and training retail employees. Additionally, she conducts data validation analysis to produce regular progress reports for funders. Preciado also provides technical assistance through various methods, including turnkey resources, webinars, site visits, conferences, and learn and lead labs.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Preciado holds a Master of Public Administration from Webster University, which she completed from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University between 2006 and 2008. Preciado began her academic journey at Tecnológico De Monterrey, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Broward College, completing her studies from 2004 to 2006. This educational background supports her expertise in managing workforce initiatives and providing technical assistance.
Background
Before joining Goodwill Industries International, Sandra Preciado held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Family Strengthening Manager at Goodwill Industries of Houston from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as an Employment Security Representative at Careersource Brevard from 2009 to 2011 and as a Case Manager at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health from 2008 to 2009. Preciado's early career included a role as a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks in Seattle, Washington, from 2002 to 2006.
Professional Experience
Sandra Preciado has extensive experience in workforce development and management. Her role as National Career Pathways Program Manager at Goodwill Industries International involves overseeing the national retail workforce initiative. She has also worked in various capacities in mental health and employment services. Her previous positions include Case Manager at Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health and Employment Security Representative at Careersource Brevard. Preciado's experience spans over a decade in roles that focus on employee development and support.