CEO Deborah Alvarez-Rodriguez spoke with Liz St. John of CBS Radio in September about Goodwill Industries and it's value to the economy and community. Alvarez leaves Goodwill December 31, 2012. Click Image to hear Interview

"For nearly nine years I have had the honor of leading this great organization and its more than 700 culturally diverse employees. Together with our community partners and donors we have helped over one million shoppers and participants to new levels of sustainability, innovation and community impact," said Ms. Alvarez-Rodriguez. "I am proud of how far we have come. As Goodwill recruits its next leader and prepares to celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary - I am excited about our future."

"Deborah's commitment and work with Goodwill has dramatically improved the organization's stability, effectiveness and sustainability. She has greatly strengthened us and positioned Goodwill as a highly effective social enterprise," said Board Chair Jane Vaughan. "The Board hired Deborah to ready the organization for the next century and we are confident Goodwill is perfectly positioned for the future."

Alvarez-Rodriguez is named "The Most Admired Nonprofit CEO" by San Francisco Business Times. Goodwill's accomplishments since 2004 include:  

• Goodwill revenues grew by 80 percent moving an earnings deficit to profitability with budget growth from $22 million to $42 million annually.
• Goodwill has received one of the highest rankings from Charity Navigator - the largest independent charity evaluator.
• Goodwill provided over 25,000 people education, training, support, case management, career advising and coaching.

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Deborah Alvarez' Ted Talk on the "Revalue Economy!"    

The Revalue Economy: Deborah Alvarez-Rodriguez at TEDxSanJoaquin

Alvarez passionately talks about the value of Goodwill that demonstrates the old adage "Waste Not! Want!"