About Eileen
I am a higher education leader and executive strategy consultant with a rare blend of campus executive leadership and enterprise-level consulting expertise. My career includes cabinet-level roles and senior consulting at Deloitte, focusing on organizational design, change management, student success, and institutional strategy. I specialize in guiding institutions through moments of transition, restoring clarity and momentum. Clients appreciate my combination of sharp strategic insight and heartfelt partnership, which helps leaders navigate complexity with confidence and resilience.
⁍ Leadership transitions or vacancies
(VP / Chief of Staff / Cabinet roles)
⁍ Strategic plans that are stalled or
not executing
⁍ Organizational redesign or
structural misalignment
⁍ Institutional crisis or reputational pressure
⁍ Rapid change or multi-layered
operational strain
⁍ New leadership needing a trusted
advisor at the table
When Leaders Bring Me In
Strategic support for institutions navigating complexity, change, and leadership pressure.
Key Career Accomplishments
Teaching Experience
Various Institutions | 1995–2010
Delivered undergraduate and graduate courses with a focus on student engagement, curriculum innovation, and academic mentorship. Developed inclusive teaching strategies and collaborated with faculty to advance student success and equity.
Academic Leadership and Consulting
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona & Grand Valley State University | 2010–2020
Held multiple leadership and consulting roles supporting academic and operational excellence. Led organizational design, strategic planning, and student success initiatives to improve retention and equity. Partnered with senior leadership to navigate transitions, align priorities, and implement change management. Provided executive coaching and advisory services fostering leadership development and collaborative cultures.