Eileen’s passion for leadership effectiveness brought her to Vantage in 2014. Eileen advises organizations in the areas of leadership assessment, development, coaching, and talent strategy, with a focus on utilizing scientific, evidence-based practices to activate an organization’s leadership talent. Her goal as a coach is to assist clients in developing a better understanding of themselves as leaders, and to help them reframe how they approach their work. She works across a wide range of businesses and industries, including family-owned and Fortune 100 organizations, packaging, manufacturing, financial services, technology, and retail. As a Partner, Eileen focuses on strategy, operations, and building the Vantage brand with the businesses we serve. She also serves as the Practice Leader for Vantage’s New Products for Clients Success, where she is at the forefront of product innovation and customization of our services to continue to add unique value for our clients.
Eileen completed her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from DePaul University, where she focused on the impact leaders have on their employees’ work-life balance. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tulane University and then went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The University of West Florida.
Originally from Florida, moving to Chicago has been one of life’s toughest challenges! Eileen enjoys experiencing all the city has to offer, including live opera and orchestra performances, food truck festivals, Lake Michigan boating, and the lakefront bike path. In her spare time, she volunteers as a board effectiveness and evaluation specialist through Taproot Organization, a non-profit that connects professionals with other non-profits that could benefit from their expertise. She serves in professional societies, routinely publishes articles, and presents at psychology conferences.