 Despite taking a short gap during the spring of Preciado's first year at The New School, Preciado maintained close relations with many professors.In fact, in 1999, Derrida, one of Preciado's professors, invited Preciado to teach a seminar in Paris on forgiveness and the gift during transformation.After transitioning into his professional career, Preciado and his new found partner, Alberto Perez, began to hold empowerment forums in impoverished communities.