Center for Transforming Lives is pleased to announce the appointment
of Steven Gonzalez as Chief Operating Officer, a new role within the non-profit as it
expands to serve more Tarrant County families.
Center for Transforming Lives is at a pivotal moment with the opening of its new
Riverside Campus. This transformative space will expand capacity to provide
comprehensive services including early childhood education, housing supports,
clinical counseling and economic mobility programs through an integrative approach
designed to break the cycle of poverty for women and children in Tarrant County.
Gonzalez brings more than 20 years of distinguished leadership and workforce
development experience to his new role. Most recently serving as the Business
Services Director for Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, he was instrumental in
designing and implementing comprehensive employment strategies for both
employers and job seekers. His visionary leadership focused on building sustainable
workforce ecosystems through strong industry consortiums, strategic community
partnerships and innovative approaches to skills training, work-based learning and
career pathway development.
Throughout his tenure, Gonzalez led numerous high-impact initiatives that
supported small businesses, advanced apprenticeships and internships, and
connected underrepresented populations to meaningful employment opportunities.
His ability to align business needs with workforce solutions has earned him
recognition across the region as a collaborative changemaker and trusted advisor to
employers.
Before transitioning into the civilian workforce, he held several senior leadership
positions during his service in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a
Public Relations Director, Operations/ Readiness Director and Human Resource
Director. After his military career, he continued his dedication to public service
through roles with the American GI Forum – National Veterans Outreach Program,
serving vulnerable populations including veterans, individuals experiencing
homelessness, and job seekers in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Deeply committed to the community, Gonzalez serves on multiple boards and
advisory councils across Fort Worth, supporting causes that support veterans,
empower families, promote education and advance economic equity. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in News and Media Studies and an Executive MBA, both from
Texas Christian University.
