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Gillian Scheel

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General Counsel at Plant With Purpose
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Gillian Scheel is the inaugural General Counsel for Plant With Purpose, an international nonprofit. She applies her legal judgment, grounded in also leading the People & Culture function, to advise on governance, multi-state compliance, and international grantmaking. She holds a J.D. from Washington University School of Law.

Her professional approach is informed by years of living and working abroad, giving her a strong cross-cultural perspective. Before her legal career, Gillian was involved in the performing arts, producing Off-Broadway theater in New York and even has a background in music.

Unique fact: Gillian can be heard on a few unexpected recordings from her former musical life.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Priorities

Topics Gillian cares about

Nonprofit Governance
As the first in-house counsel, she advises executive leadership and the Board on governance matters for an international nonprofit operating in nine countries.
Organizational Culture
She is passionate about fostering a workplace rooted in trust and belonging, aligning legal and people practices with organizational values to help teams thrive.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
General Counsel
Plant With Purpose
2-2024 - 7-2025
Director, People & Culture
Plant With Purpose
9-2022 - 1-2024
Talent Acquisition Manager
Plant With Purpose
2-2021 - 9-2022
Regional Philanthropy Officer
Plant With Purpose
6-2018 - 1-2021
Global Missions Director
St. Martin's Episcopal Church - Houston
In the press

Media appearances

Our Staff - Plant With Purpose (Gillian Scheel, General Counsel | Director, People & Culture). Featured in Plant With Purpose
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Gillian August Wisenbaker Scheel – State Bar of Texas Profile. Featured in State Bar of Texas
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Education
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Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
2008 - 2010
J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
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