Beth Forsberg
SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA)
Beth Forsberg has been a key leader at Goodwill for over 18 years, currently serving as SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer at Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona (GCNA). With more than 30 years of experience in donated goods retail (DGR), she has driven GCNA’s sustainability initiatives, including the first large-scale sorting and grading program. She also played a pivotal role in supporting the ASU team to open a groundbreaking material recovery facility, converting plastic waste into new products.
Previously as vice president of retail and operations at Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, Beth oversaw 10 departments, quadrupling sales revenue and launching the Sustainability Division with initiatives like curbside collection to enhance material diversion. She also expanded GCNA’s Retail Operations Center by introducing innovative programs like e-commerce and textile grading, significantly boosting revenue and waste diversion efforts.