Gina West

About Gina West

I am a dynamic corporate social responsibility (CSR) leader and catalyst for positive change, who consistently leaves a lasting and positive impact on the individuals, organizations, and communities I have the privilege to serve. With a wealth of experience spanning two decades, I have achieved success in designing and leading stakeholder engagement, fundraising, grantmaking, volunteerism, and employee giving strategies and programs that result in measurable and meaningful impact.My expertise extends across the entire project lifecycle, from scoping and planning to implementation, evaluation, and reporting. I am highly adept at managing strategies and programs, demonstrating a proactive approach to removing roadblocks and navigating complexity to ensure successful outcomes. I am not one to shy away from hard work or challenges; instead, I skillfully tackle them head-on, ensuring that tasks are not only completed but done right.Having held leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit organizations, I am acknowledged as a multifaceted social impact practitioner, collaborative partner, and trusted advisor. My proficiency in systems thinking and creative problem-solving is complemented by excellent communication and relationship-building skills. I find great joy in coaching and developing talent, and excel in creating an environment that fosters growth and success.My dedication to excellence and leadership has been recognized through multiple awards, including being named PR News’ Community Relations Professional of the Year in 2018 and earning the distinction of a Profiles in Diversity Journal “Woman Worth Watching” in 2019. I am not just a CSR leader; I am a passionate advocate for helping others who is committed to making a lasting difference in every aspect of my personal and professional journey.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Impact Roi, Llc

   Sep 2021 — Present

   IMPACT ROI, LLC helps clients achieve superior social, environmental, and financial performance. The firm\'s approach identifies how adoption of strategic, KPI-aligned social and environmental practices will drive superior financial performance while enhancing societal well-being. Through research and management consulting, Impact ROI assesses the value of ESG (environmental, social, and governance), CSR (corporate social responsibility) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives and enables clients to design high impact strategies that support people, planet, and profit. IMPACT ROI is a leader in ESG/Corporate Responsibility strategy formulation, ESG measurement, ESG operations and management, stakeholder relationship management, public-private partnerships, and the financial valuation of ESG and CSR and other intangible asset management disciplines.

Education

• Morehouse School of Medicine

  Master of Public Health - MPH

• Howard University

  Master's degree (Suma cum laude) - Counseling Psychology

• Wallace Carroll Graduate School of Business Mgmt - Boston College

  Center for Corporate Citizenship

• Howard University

  Bachelor's degree (Magna cum laude) - Sociology & Psychology

• Duke University

  Counseling Psychology - One Year Domestic Exchange

• Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

  School of Public and Environmental Affairs

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Leadership Program

  2020