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Sylvia Carreno

Basic Info​

  • Location: San Antonio, TX
  • Role/Occupation: Safety Manager, Nursing Company
  • Met: Church event (via Ida Villavicencio)
  • Relationship Status: Married (to Christian?)

Professional Background​

  • Safety Management: Currently works as a safety manager. Expertise in writing safety plans and OSHA compliance.
  • Experience: Previously worked at a company for six years as a safety coach. Has experience training people and managing ground-up initiatives.
  • Nursing Industry: Familiar with the healthcare/nursing industry through her current role.

Personal Background​

  • Family: Mother of Carlos Carreno (who was vision impaired in a car accident).
  • History: Grew up in the foster care system, which she credits for introducing her to Christianity.
  • Values: Deeply devoted Christian. Believes in miracles and spiritual warfare. Shows extreme resilience and gratitude despite personal tragedy.

Key Projects & Interests​

  • Micro Schools: Expressed strong interest in joining Gary and Ida's school team, potentially in a safety management or training capacity.
  • Restorative Practice: Interested in helping children from traumatic backgrounds, particularly those in foster care.

Interaction History​

2025-12-21: Visit to Sylvia's House​

  • Met Gary and Ida. Gary brought tacos and tamales.
  • Shared the story of her son Carlos Carreno's accident and his ongoing recovery.
  • Discussed her vision for Carlos seeing again and her own experience with eye inflammation.
  • Expressed strong interest in participating in the "Jesus Christ Prep" micro school initiative.
  • Agreed to join Gary in Liberty, TX for New Year's Eve.

Strategic Value & Collaboration Areas​

  • Operational Safety: Could ensure that any physical micro school location meets high safety and compliance standards.
  • Mentorship: Her experience in foster care makes her a powerful advocate and mentor for at-risk youth.
  • Testimony: Her family's journey of faith through tragedy is a central narrative for the school's vision.

Notes & Observations​

  • Exudes a sense of peace and strength.
  • High values alignment with Gary regarding "applied Christianity."
  • Very receptive to new ideas and community-building.

Key Quotes & Insights​

  • "There's no comparison [to God]... walking by faith because you have peace in it all."
  • "I'm a big GP... I do a bit of everything."
  • "Carlos is destined for greatness and I have always been, I believe so with God."

Transcripts​

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2025-12-21-hang-with-ida-sylvia-coffee-shop2025-12-21Visit to Carreno family witnessing Carlos's vision breakthrough and Jesus Christ Prep strategic planning