A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of St. Lawrence University, Eileen began her career in education in the Mississippi Delta as a Teach For America corps member. Following her two-year service commitment, Eileen continued her involvement with Teach For America in various capacities, including program director in the Connecticut region and school director at the Philadelphia training institute. She completed her graduate study in literature at Boston College and has taught in first year writing programs at several universities throughout New England. Following many years as Director of Teaching Fellowships, Eileen assumed the English department chair position in Fall 2020. She was appointed Director of Teaching and Learning in 2024. Eileen has presented widely on topics related to adolescent use of digital devices and media consumption as literature. She is currently pursuing doctoral study in educational leadership at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut.