Joanna Mosso

When did you begin your career with Goodwill?I began working at Goodwill in June of 2023, after receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from California State University, Bakersfield. What is your life “motto” or favorite quote?“Life’s a journey, with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most […]
Cristina Ordaz

Marian Torres is a Mission Assessment Coordinator who began her career with Goodwill in 2021. Marian started as a Retail Clerk in the Lemoore store, moved up to Supervisor, and then began as a Mission Assessment Coordinator in 2022. Marian has a background in the food service industry as well as retail. Marian is passionate […]
Marian Nasvid Torres

Marian Torres is the Assessment and Employment Specialist who began her career with Goodwill in 2021. Marian started as a Retail Clerk in the Lemoore store, moved up to Supervisor, then a Mission Assessment Coordinator in 2022 and now serves as the Assessment and Employment Specialist. Marian has a background in the food service industry […]
Jillian Butterbredt

Jillian began her career with Goodwill Industries of South Central California in the summer of 2021. Her position is Human Resource Generalist. Jillian has a wide variety of administrative experience over the last 10 years of her career. She has a strong passion for working within the Non-Profit sector and serving the local community. In […]
Rachel Moreno

Rachel Moreno is the Assessment Employment Specialist and began her career with Goodwill in 2015 in retail. Rachel is compassionate, adaptable, empathetic and brings over 20 years of big box retail management experience to Goodwill. She defines success as making a positive impact on other people’s lives. What is your favorite thing to do? “I love […]
Brianda Ibarra

Brianda Ibarra is a Controller who has been with Goodwill since July of 2020. Brianda is an important part of the Goodwill team who is patient, trustworthy and kind. Brianda’s experiences as a child are what inspired her to help others. What is your favorite thing to do? “My favorite thing to do is go […]
Jaswinder Kaur Chera

Jaswinder Chera is the Goodwill Operations Manager and has been with Goodwill since December 15, 2015. She started her Goodwill career as a supervisor, then moved to Sales Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager and then began as the Operations Manager in October of 2020. What three traits define you? “Hardworking, passionate, traveler.” What’s one […]
Seth Baker

Seth Matthew Baker joined Goodwill Industries of South Central California on January 14, 2019 as the Safety and Loss Prevention Manager. Baker attended California State University, Bakersfield and is certified in Occupational Safety and Risk Management and Workers Compensation Law. He is also a certified Fork Lift Trainer. As a safety manager, he strives to […]
Mayra Quevedo

Mayra Quevedo is the Human Resource Generalist and started at Goodwill in October of 2014 and has prior experience as an office associate and substitute teacher. Mayra holds a degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Bakersfield. Favorite quote: “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its […]
Esther Guzman

Esther has 25 years of experience in the retail and finance industries with positions as a Customer Service Representative, Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant. She has also been a Personal Assistant to investors with affiliations in entertainment, production and real estate. In 2005 she moved to Bakersfield and worked part time as an Assistant […]