The Creativity behind the Collective
Our story is one that was always meant to be.
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I (Jessica) was hiring for an open marketing position on my team at a previous company. When I met Katie, I knew the interviews were finished and this woman was going to make a huge difference in the organization...and she absolutely did.
Our working relationship easily transitioned into an amazing friendship that extended outside both our time at that company. We compliment each other's strengths and love to have fun. We know our purpose and that makes navigating business and life challenges easier.
We couldn't run this business without each other.
Learn more about us below!
Jessica Forrest |
Chief Storyteller
The Forrest Collective was a dream I had to build something sustainable that would fulfill my dreams for helping small businesses grow and an output for all my creative ideas, while also keeping margin for what truly matters in life - family and friends...and lots of fun!
I come with a wealth of knowledge that I've learned in the many industries I've had an opportunity to be part of over my career - consumer goods, industrial/commercial filtration, medical devices, and healthcare services. I've had the privilege of managing both small and large budgets, from leading the development of local grassroots marketing to national and global marketing, branding, product offerings, packaging development, and strategies.
My hope is for you to see Forrest Collective is the marketing agency that wants to know you first, then help you grow your dreams.
Katie Fontanella | Chief Multitasker
Over the years, I’ve loved spending my spare time volunteering to help small businesses and non-profits. It’s always been a passion of mine. But as I moved forward in my corporate career, I kept wondering, "How can I turn this passion into a full-time job?" Then I met Jessica, and everything started to click.
With experience in a range of industries—non-profit, animal welfare, medical devices, and tech—I bring a unique skill set to Forrest Collective. I’ve had the pleasure of working with both small local businesses and large global markets, developing websites, enhancing social media platforms, running ad campaigns, organizing events, and building branding strategies.
At Forrest Collective, my goal is to ensure you feel supported as you pursue your dreams. You have a team here, ready to help you grow.