Leadership with Heart: Elizabeth Forrest Featured in Orlando Business Journal
We’re proud to celebrate Elizabeth Forrest, a dynamic leader and advocate, who was recently featured in the Orlando Business Journal for her achievements in business, nonprofit work, and community impact.
As the Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest personal injury law firms in the country and the founder of Touched by Type 1, Elizabeth’s work bridges the worlds of operational excellence and heartfelt advocacy.
Leading with Purpose and Precision
In her Orlando Business Journal profile, Elizabeth shares how her greatest accomplishment this year was strengthening operations and team culture—bringing more intention, clarity, and cohesion to her organization’s internal engine.
Known for her strategic focus and calm leadership style, Elizabeth thrives at the intersection of systems and service. Her favorite professional mantra? "Relentless," inspired by Tim Grover’s book—a fitting reflection of her drive to elevate people, processes, and purpose with every decision.
A Champion for the Type 1 Diabetes Community
Beyond her executive leadership, Elizabeth is the founder of Touched by Type 1, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children and families impacted by Type 1 diabetes. What began as a personal mission has grown into an impactful organization positively contributing toward the type 1 diabetes global community.
When asked what she’d do with more free time, Elizabeth answered without hesitation:
"I’d dedicate more time to expanding Touched by Type 1 and the work we do to support the T1D community."
Her impact through the organization is a direct extension of her leadership values: empathy, consistency, and unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Thoughtful. Driven. Community-Focused.
From productivity hacks to her go-to local favorites (yes, she loves Primo!), Elizabeth brings intentionality to every area of her life. Her feature in the Orlando Business Journal is a well-earned recognition of a woman who continues to shape the future of both business and community service in Central Florida.