TURKESSA LEWIS
Security Instructor
Goodwill SOLAC
Turkessa Lewis serves as the security program director of Goodwill SOLAC, and her professional journey is a powerful example of resilience, leadership, and unwavering dedication to service. What makes Lewis’ accomplishments special is not just the outcomes she has delivered, but the personal transformation behind them — from being a homeless student in 2011 to now directing the very same program that helped her get back on her feet.
Since assuming leadership, Lewis has significantly expanded the scope and impact of the organization’s security training program. In 2021 and 2022, the program achieved an outstanding 80% job placement rate. Lewis has also taken the initiative to upgrade the program beyond basic security training by embedding additional certifications.
