Our Team

  • Jade Gilley - Program Chair

    Managing Director

    10 years with Insight Global

    WLC Member

    In one sentence describe your leadership style.

    Building confidence through care and accountability to help people exceed their own expectations of their potential and generate exceptional results.

    What are you most proud of in your career?

    When I look back on my leadership career, the moments that stick with me most are seeing people build confidence where insecurity once existed, watching people build lives they never thought they'd be able to - buy homes, cars, take their parents on vacation - all by honing their craft, holding themselves accountable, being a team player, and generating exceptional results.

  • Drew Malinsky - Program Director

    Director of Leadership Development, Leadership Academy

    10 years with Insight Global

    What is your favourite piece of leadership advice?

    Act with urgency and conviction knowing that you can handle the resulting outcome.

    What is the most badass thing about you?

    I beat Sean Dennis to win the 2018 Miami conference beach volleyball tournament.

  • Meg McCarty - Professor

    Director

    9 years with Insight Global

    Titan - 2025

    In one sentence describe your leadership style.

    As a leader, I hope to show others the potential within themselves through continual learning, growth, and exposure to new ways of thinking; while creating opportunity for work to be meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling.

    What is your favourite piece of leadership advice?

    If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom.

  • Rachel Dowling - Professor

    Managing Director

    14 years with Insight Global

    WLC Member

    In one sentence describe your leadership style.

    I care a lot. That sentence feels way too short and simple, but was the first thing that came to mind and embodies who I am and who I want to always be as a leader.

    What are you most proud of in your career?

    Recently, a part of my team (Energy team) won best team within Strategic Accounts. That was a very proud moment!

  • Madison Collins - Professor

    Strategic Account Executive

    7 years with Insight Global

    Titan - 2023

    In one sentence describe your leadership style.

    I strive to go beyond leading from the front; true excellence is achieved by equipping your team with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to RUN past you.

    What is your favourite piece of leadership advice?

    There’s so much great advice out there, but let me just add this: Remember, you can’t lose the game if you choose to keep playing—it’s just the next play.

  • Helen Heston - Professor

    Director of Strategic Accounts

    8 years with Insight Global

    WLC Member

    What are you most proud of in your career.

    Taking risks and moving jobs every 3 years in different visions. Betting on myself and having a growth mindset.

    What is the most badass thing about you?

    I sent myself to military boarding school at 14 in north Indiana.

  • Elise Ferron - Professor

    Director of Strategic Accounts

    9 years with Insight Global

    WLC Member

    In one sentence describe your leadership style.

    My purpose as a leader is the empower and encourage my teams to advance themselves personally and professionally by providing them support and opportunities to succeed.

    What are you most proud of in your career?

    I am extremely proud to have been invited to speak at the 2023 WLC Southeast Summit. My speech, titled “Finding a Way by Leveraging Your Network and Building a Personal Board of Directors,” was the most meaningful moment of my career. It validated my brand internally and gave me confidence and passion in my day-to-day work.