Forrest was the Media Relations Coordinator at the Center for Global Development until June 2017. Before joining CGD, Forrest worked on Capitol Hill for Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, he was the press secretary at No Labels, and was the digital director and press assistant for the John Foust for Congress campaign. He holds a degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, and his interests include education development, women’s rights, and Major League Baseball.