Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
Lester Anderson currently serves as a Program Advisor with TRIO Talent Search at Grand Valley State University, a role that includes providing academic, career, and financial counseling to participants and fostering their educational aspirations. With a diverse background in youth advocacy and support, Lester has held positions such as On-Call Job Coach at Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids and Youth Advocate Specialist at Grand Rapids Public Schools. Previous experiences also include roles as a Young Life Partner at Wedgwood Christian Services, Associate City Director for Detroit at Center for Student Missions, and various positions in crisis counseling and sports management. Lester holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Administration/Management from Grand Valley State University, earned between 2010 and 2015.