Meet Lisa

"I’m in a much better place than I was before. I want to tell everyone—and pass it on."

Lisa Adams was at a low point. As she coped with health and other personal issues, she had not worked for a long time and no longer had stable housing. She felt overwhelmed and unsure of her next steps, but she knew that getting back to work was essential. That’s when she discovered the Goodwill Boston Career Center.

At the career center, Lisa met with a career advisor to assess her situation and develop a plan. One of her key strengths was her years of experience in the hospitality industry, which became the foundation of her strategy to pursue positions in Boston’s hotel sector. Working closely with her advisor, Lisa updated her résumé, prepared for interviews, and researched potential employers.

Within weeks, Lisa secured a position as a host at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston and was soon promoted to manager. The role has brought her stability, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Today, Lisa is living with a friend in Dorchester, working steadily, and saving money so she can move into a place of her own.