LEADERSHIP
The Houston Launch Pad has a great staff that is willing and ready to help all veterans who walk through the doors. We pride ourselves with providing excellent service and a commitment to making sure veterans are on their way to A New Life.
Prentice Goods
Executive Director
Nancy Perea
Intake Specialist
Deirdre Gilbert
Office Manager
Deirdre Gilbert has over 20+ years of experience in office management, project planning and over 9 years of experience as an employment specialist. She is responsible for the daily oversight of operations, service linkages, program quality and compliance.
Carolyn Johnson
Employment Specialist
Nancy Perea has over 9 years of experience. She is responsible for examining intake and enrollment forms for accuracy after completion and verify that all eligibility forms are completed. Other duties as assigned.
Carolyn Johnson has over 9 years experience as an Employment Specialist. She is responsible for coaching and assisting clients to accomplish self-centered objectives and coordinating employ-ability development services.
Loretta "Renee Milo
Employment Specialist
Loretta Milo has over 9 years experience as an Employment Specialist. She is responsible for coaching and assisting clients to accomplish self-centered objectives and coordinating employ-ability development services.
Louis Lovett
Outreach Specialist
Louis Lovett has extensive experience as a Peer Outreach Specialist. Mr. Lovett retired from the Veterans Administration handling veterans on a day to day basis. He is responsible for outreach, regularly sweeping shelters, parks, homeless facilities to provide outreach and intake services for homeless veterans.
Brandi Nicholson
Employment Specialist
Brandi Nicholson has over 7 years experience as an Employment Specialist. She is responsible for coaching and assisting clients to accomplish self-centered objectives and coordinating employ-ability development services.
Teairra Price
NCCER Training Specialist
Teairra Price has over 6 years experience as a NCCER Training Specialist. She has extensive experience in construction training, education, workforce development and accreditation. She also coordinates employ-ability development services.