Igniting Social Impact: Leadership Perspectives from Women Sparking Change
A Leadership Speaker Series hosted by The GCG Collective

Leadership for positive social and organizational change requires unwavering vision, a passion for people and communities, and the resilience to meet and move through inevitable challenges. Join us in lifting the voices and perspectives of women leading transformational change. Through an intimate career Q&A and a mutually supportive circle for small group conversation and relationship building, this series aims to strengthen the community of women leaders working together to realize a more just and joyful world. 

Recent Speakers

Andrea Forsht

June 4, 2025

Focus: Leadership Journey, DEI Leadership In Our Current Social and Political Landscape, Social Impact in the Corporate Sector, Connection Across Body, Mind, and Overall Wellness

“The work I do — in employee experience, DEI, and culture — is beautiful, but it’s also heavy. I’ve learned to protect my energy and set boundaries, especially as this work faces growing resistance. I choose the level of intimacy I have with my work so I can sustain my impact.”

Andrea Forsht is a people-first culture leader with over 15 years of experience designing and scaling programs that elevate the employee experience and drive meaningful, inclusive change. With a career spanning tech, healthcare, and mission-driven organizations, Andrea has led high-impact initiatives across DEIB, internal communications, engagement, and social impact.

She currently serves as the Senior Director, Employee Experience and Development at Parachute Health, where she’s focused on creating a connected, inclusive, and high-performing remote-first culture.

Heatherjean MacNeil

May 1, 2025

Focus: Leadership Journey, Activist Entrepreneurship, Intersectional Feminist Principles in Action, Leading in Academia, Cultivating Psychological Safety

“I am committed to leadership that is deeply rooted in feminist principles—prioritizing empathy, equity, and collaboration - as well as cultivating psychological safety, honest dialogue, and leading with heart.”

Heatherjean MacNeil is currently an Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, where her research and teaching focus on entrepreneurship, feminist leadership, and inclusive innovation. A serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur, Heatherjean has led several ventures with lasting social impact. She founded Proxy Apparel, a mission-driven brand supporting worker-owned cooperatives, and co-founded Babson’s Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab, which has propelled hundreds of women-led startups in Boston and Miami. She also played a key role in expanding Orange Grove Consulting, a women-owned DEI firm, and most recently helped advance the mission of Calling All Crows, an international feminist nonprofit harnessing music for social change.

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About Gallaway Consulting Group and The GCG Collective

Gallaway Consulting Group (GCG) is a certified woman-led social impact firm operating in a unique Collective model. We believe that each of us has an important role to play in shaping a future that is more joyful and just. Through the hallmarks of our social change work - Organizational Development, Storytelling, and Audience Engagement - we provide strategic partnerships to help organizations and leaders more effectively reach their missions, tell their stories, and engage their stakeholders. If you are seeking a collaborative style, a holistic suite of multidisciplinary skill-sets, and a values-driven team that will strengthen people-centered programs, policies, and practices, we can help.

Learn More: Gallaway Consulting Group

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