Elise White

About Elise White

I help organizations turn workforce ideas into fully executed programs.As President of Change Forward Industries, I lead the planning and delivery of: •Internship and career pathway programs •Workforce training and wellness initiatives •Industry events, expos, and sponsorship experiencesI act as an external program office, managing strategy, logistics, partners, vendors, and communication so leaders can stay focused on their core business.My work sits at the intersection of workforce development, wellness, and community partnerships, with a strong focus on execution and results.With 17+ years in workforce strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, I connect vision to execution, always with people at the center. Clients bring me in when they need structure, follow-through, and clear accountability to move a program from idea to execution.Forward is a moving pace.

Experience

1. President

   Change Forward Industries

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Change Forward Industries is a purpose-driven consulting firm specializing in workforce development, talent strategy, and workforce wellness coaching. We partner with mission-aligned organizations to design people-first programs that drive engagement, retention, and long-term growth.Key Services-Workforce development & internship program design-Workforce wellness coaching for individuals and teams-Leadership development training administrator, facilitator, advisory-Strategic partnership cultivation-Program implementation and talent alignmentStrategic Delivery Highlights Strategic Delivery Highlights:RJ Simmons Group\'s / TrustWorks Leadership Development Program: Lead strategic planning, event ops, budget oversight, and sponsor coordination for this faith-driven leadership accelerator, including marketing, registration, and revenue growth strategy.Runningnerds / The Race Foundation: Drive sponsor and vendor strategy, small business engagement, and retention for one of the most community-rooted race events in the country—supporting over 100 partners and generating ~$500K in local impact annually.SRL Enterprises: Director of Hudson County’s internship program, building a local talent pipeline that connects college students to real-world experience in small business sectors, non-profit, construction and development sectors; boosting community engagement, career readiness, and regional economic mobility.Diversity and Talent Alliance (DATA): Serve as Board Secretary and Director of Education, creating pathways for diverse students in risk management and workers’ comp.Change Forward Industries is your Community Partnership Plug connecting people, programs, and purpose to move from vision to execution.

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal justice

  2004 — 2008

• Wilmington University

  Masters, Businss Administration

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Customer Service
• Workers Compensation
• Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Analysis
• Negotiation
• Customer Engagement
• Claim
• Organizational Leadership
• Insurance
• Claim Investigation
• Human Resources
• Risk Management
• Troubleshooting
• Human Relations
• Criminal Justice
• Leadership Management
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Project Implementation
• Investigation
• State Compliance
• Claims Resolution
• Training
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Collaborative Leadership
• Mentoring
• Business Innovation
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Claims Management
• Litigation Management