Unveiling the 2024 Top 15 Influential Women Shaping Global DEI
(drum roll, please) Congratulations to Dr. Gina Forrest, who has been named one of the Top 15 Influential Women Shaping Global DEI by DiversityGlobal, a quarterly magazine for C-Suite executives and professionals responsible for driving change internally and across cultures. It is one of the most widely read diversity magazines in Asia, North America and Europe.
The 2024 Top 15 Influential Women in Diversity are “transformational leaders whose organizations recognize them as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) champions and agents of change. As champions, they never miss an opportunity to have conversations with diverse supporters and non-supporters. As change agents, they design strategies with goals and objectives. In this era of interconnectedness and shared humanity, the contributions of these trailblazers extend across borders, transcending cultural, political and socio economic divides. Through their diverse expertise, impassioned advocacy and collaborative spirit, they navigate complex challenges, amplify underrepresented voices and champion the fundamental principle that diversity is not only a source of strength but also a prerequisite for innovation, resilience and sustainable growth in this increasingly interdependent world.”
Forrest is “deeply committed to advancing the voices of Black and Brown women in professional spheres. Through mentorship and advocacy, she addresses issues such as colorism, leveraging her position to advocate for fairness and equal access to opportunities. Furthermore, Gina has crafted workshops focused on understanding neurodiversity, advocating for more inclusive policies and fostering supportive workplace environments.”
Holding the vital role of Chief Culture Officer (and now Chief Culture and Health Equity Officer) at Aspire, “the cornerstone of Gina’s successful DEI strategies lies in what she terms the PEACE philosophy: patience, education, accountability, consistency and ease. Prior to her current role, Gina held the inaugural position as the Chief Diversity Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, and she is currently a faculty with Indiana University, teaching and mentoring students each semester in the area of public health and health equities.”
