Gina Forrest holds the vital role of Chief Culture Officer at Aspire Indiana Health, where she spearheads the organization's transformation regarding intercultural perspectives encompassing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Her efforts extend to championing the inclusion of the deaf community, identifying and tackling concerns, and reshaping the organizational ethos. Additionally, she leads workshops aimed at bridging generational divides within the workplace.
As an African American woman, Gina 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.
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 is currently a faculty with Indiana University, teaching and mentoring students each semester in the area of public health and health equities.