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“Steve and I worked together at Goodwill Central Florida to strengthen and grow programs that helped low-income families build financial stability and work toward their personal goals. We shared a belief that lasting change happens when people are treated with dignity and given the right support to succeed.
Steve helped improve nearly every aspect of how we delivered our financial empowerment programs. He was especially thoughtful about building systems that made it easier for staff to do their jobs well and feel confident in their ability to support participants. His influence made our work more consistent, more sustainable, and ultimately more impactful.
What has always stood out to me is that Steve approaches problem solving with both heart and practicality. He naturally brings dignity, compassion, and trauma-informed care into every conversation, while also keeping an eye on what is realistic and sustainable.
Any organization looking to build new programs, strengthen leadership, improve operations, or grow thoughtfully would benefit from having him on their team. I would recommend Steve for just about anything, and I have been trying to recruit him for years.”
-Carla Cox, Director of Housing and Community Development, Christian Service Center
"During my time as Board Chair, I had the privilege of working alongside Steve throughout his tenure at Goodwill. I watched Steve develop numerous programs from the ground up, taking them from concept through full implementation and seeing them grow into lasting successes. What stood out most was his leadership style: he brought people together, working closely not just with the board, but with community leaders and his own team, building genuine buy-in at every level. Steve has a rare ability to turn an idea into something sustainable, and he does it while bringing everyone along with him. I’d recommend him to any organization looking for someone who can build, lead, and collaborate at the same time.”
-Scott Wall, Market President, Regions Bank
"Few partnerships have had the transformative impact on our mission that Steve's leadership has produced.
Steve not only understood the complexities and urgency of our work, he embraced it, enhanced it, and elevated it.
His ability to mobilize teams, meet people where they are, and provide consistent communication fundamentally strengthened our program outcomes. Under Steve's direction, he became an extension of our mission, not just a partner on paper.
His responsiveness to our needs resulted in increased outcomes, improved collaboration, and stronger alignment across teams. Through his leadership, professional certifications, mentorship, tailored pathways, improved data tracking, and collaboration allowed organizations to operate as one unified support team.
Steve has also been instrumental in promoting a culture of accountability and dignity. His commitment to professional development has ensured that every representative engages with empathy, consistency, and respect. That leadership trickles down to every single interaction and has set a gold standard for community partnership.
In every measurable and immeasurable way, Steve has made organizations better, stronger in structure, deeper in impact, and more effective. He represents the best of what leadership should be: not transactional, but transformational.
I offer my unequivocal recommendation for Steve as a visionary, a bridge-builder, and a steadfast ally. His integrity, vision, and humanity have left a lasting mark on our organization and the lives we serve."
-Lorvins Eugene, Executive Director, 2nd Mountain Homes
"I had the privilege of working with Steve during his time at Goodwill Industries of Central Florida. He leads with a genuine commitment to people while maintaining a sharp focus on building and scaling programs that drive meaningful business outcomes and strengthen our community. Steve has a natural ability to identify needs and bring the right people and resources together to address them effectively.
His care, compassion, and consistency foster stronger, more connected teams and elevate the quality of our partnerships. Steve's leadership style, grounded in service and integrity, makes a lasting impact and a true asset to all organizations."
Jill Hill, Former Chief People Officer, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Steve and I can confidently say he is one of the most talented and dedicated professionals I have encountered.
Steve is a mission-driven executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit and public sector innovation. Throughout my time working with him, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to design and scale resource access initiatives that create meaningful change in the communities he serves.
What truly sets Steve apart is his expertise in strategic funder engagement. He possesses a rare talent for aligning organizational initiatives with philanthropic priorities, effectively helping to bridge the gap between community needs and funding opportunities. This skill has been instrumental in driving both growth and measurable impact for the organizations he serves.
Any organization would be fortunate to have Steve Bachelor work with their team. He will undoubtedly bring the same level of excellence, dedication, and strategic thinking that has defined his career thus far.
-Renee Palma, Managing Partner, The Palma Project
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