Our Team

Karen McGirt – Founder & Executive Director

Karen McGirt is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of The Forge Women Commission 4 Christ. As a licensed Evangelist in Florida, Karen has led pre-marital counseling, community drives, and homeless outreach programs across Canada, and the United States. Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Special Education. With over a decade of experience in the education system, she is also a passionate advocate for parents of children with special needs, providing support in group homes, her community and educational settings.

Guided by her faith and dedication to serving people she has sphere headed going into those forgotten communities, simply to allow women to know they are loved and that they are not defined by their past mistakes. The scripture that has been embedded in my heart and keeps me faithful to the call is in James 1:27 " Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world" Karen offers strategic program oversight, ensuring that The Forge WC4C’s mission continues to empower women in distress, alone and within the reentry system to have a renewed sense of hope and courage to restore and rebuild their futures in Christ!

Alejandra Ortega – Vice President / Treasurer

Alejandra Ortiz holds the position of Vice President and Treasurer at The Forge WC4C, where she expertly manages the organization's financial strategy and ensures its sustainability. As a proud Navy Veteran, Alejandra has earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, specializing in Human Resources. Her extensive experience from her Navy service, combined with her background in recruiting and administration, equips her with the skills necessary for her role.

Alejandra is deeply committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of financial resources. Her dedication is instrumental in helping The Forge WC4C continue its mission with integrity and purpose. Her leadership not only supports the organization's current goals but also lays a strong foundation for future success, ensuring that the organization remains true to its values while achieving its objectives.

Robin Cottrell – Committee Chair

Ana Mullings - Committee Advisor