Working at Goodwill allows Keeley to be wholly herself

Keeley Moseley lives with bipolar disorder, along with a few other comorbidities. Having a mental illness presents many challenges for Keeley in her personal life and work life. But it’s not all bad. Bipolar disorder taught Keeley to have empathy and compassion for others, she said.  

“The biggest thing I wish other people understood about those of us with disabilities is that we shouldn’t have limits imposed based on our barriers, rather we should be allowed to showcase our abilities,” Keeley said “I specifically use the language ‘living with’ vs ‘suffering from’ when I speak about my bipolar disorder because I’m not suffering. I’m living, and thriving, in fact, despite having a wonky brain. People with disabilities thrive when others stop looking at them as a disability and begin looking at them as the collection of their abilities.” 

Working at Goodwill

Keeley is a Quality Assurance Program Coordinator for Goodwill. Keeley said she works at Goodwill because to her, Goodwill is home.  

“Goodwill has provided me with the opportunities to grow in my career and has given me the flexibility to be wholly me,” she said. “I love working at a place where I am making a difference in the lives of others with disabilities and Goodwill gives me that sense of purpose and meaning that I need in my life.” 

Goodwill recognized employees who have disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM means celebrating diversity to Keeley. 

“Workers with disabilities are diverse, just like workers without disabilities,” Keeley said. “NDEAM is the month where we get to celebrate the talent and uniqueness that we bring to our employers and coworkers.” 

Thank you, Keeley, for all you do at Goodwill and for sharing your story! Want to work with us? We’re hiring, click here for a list of open positions.