Dr. Gina Forrest is a collaborative, strategic, energetic, and research-driven leader! She has a wealth of experience working in the for-profit, nonprofit, government, and academic sectors; she understands people – our most valuable human resource!
She has earned a Ph.D. in Health Behavior with a minor in Nonprofit Management, research focused on Health Inequities. In addition, she has a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Leadership.
As the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer with the Indiana Supreme Court, Dr. Forrest focused on building a new department, collaborating, and connecting with stakeholders across Indiana. Currently, she is the Chief Culture Officer with Aspire Indiana Health – She is responsible for forming a new unit with six departments, strategic planning, fostering an inclusive workplace, providing training, and being a resource for all.
Dr. Gina has been part of academia, teaching and mentoring students for over ten years. She is skilled at designing meaningful courses to impact the future workforce. She has taught for four institutions and has gained valuable skills, knowledge and experience that she brings to every classroom.
In her personal life, Dr Gina is the proud mom of two adult sons, and enjoys studying African Yoga, Reiki, and is working on a huge bucket list of things to complete before she turns 50 in 2024!