Testimonials

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

Eileen has been a highly regarded Sacramento-based consultant for over 20 years. She brings integrity, experience, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference to her clients and the people they serve. But don’t take our word for it. Hear it directly from the source.

I had the pleasure of working with Eileen on a challenging project designed to change major aspects of the client’s operations. Or, more appropriately stated, the pleasure of watching her work. She is a master at engaging reluctant participants in thoughtful conversation. A highly skilled practitioner, Eileen is also great fun to work with. I am looking forward to working with her again.

SALLY W. NAGY | EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT

Eileen is truly the best at what she does. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on a variety of projects for two very different state government departments and her work is always stellar. She is excellent at providing advice with regard to best practices in change management and organizational development while respecting the unique dynamics of the organization and tailoring the process and deliverables to meet the needs and objectives of the project at hand. She is an excellent facilitator, who is able to quickly gain the trust of meeting participants, keep the group focused and moving forward, and maintain the integrity of the conversation. Her deliverables are always well-conceived, well-written and timely. I really can’t recommend her highly enough!

JOAN KEEGAN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVANCY (RETIRED)

For over seven years, Eileen was a keynote presenter with our leadership programs focusing on nonprofit and public organizations. Her ability to link change management principles through practical application is exemplary.

PAUL DANCZYK | DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION IN SACRAMENTO, USC PRICE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

The California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS and the California Planning Group has had the pleasure of consulting with and utilizing Eileen’s facilitation skills for our statewide planning meetings for many years. She brings to our group professionalism, respect, knowledge in facilitation, and her much appreciated humor.

JEN ROHDE-BUDZ | CHIEF, HIGH IMPACT PREVENTION UNIT

LIZ HALL | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST, HIV CARE BRANCH, STATE CO-CHAIRS, CALIFORNIA PLANNING GROUP

Eileen is an extremely skilled facilitator with forward thinking and a vision for outcomes. With her highly developed understanding of leadership skills and interpersonal skills, she helped the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup plan, set, and achieve our goals. Her ability to plan meetings with an intended outcome, engage workgroup members, keep everyone on task, address a multitude of interests and tie them together to enable great outcomes was remarkable. I would highly recommend Eileen as a facilitator.

MONICA NEPOMUCENO, MSW | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

We have had the pleasure of collaborating with Eileen across multiple client engagements for change management, strategic planning, and process improvement. As a senior consultant, she consistently brings both professional competency and diligent service to achieving the underlying business goals for our clients. She is a joy to work with even when there are challenging problems to be solved.

LEE SCOTT | FOUNDER, UNLEASHING LEADERS

Eileen, our facilitator, helped our collaborative establish itself with a bold vision and a defined work program. She engaged our all-volunteer team, embraced our unique challenges, and guided us to success. Eileen helped our leadership team navigate the growth of our collaborative by keeping our meetings focused, our attention on our vision and goals, and by helping our team celebrate early successes and create a thriving culture that continues to define our collaborative. With Eileen’s leadership and finesse, we have become more than we ever hoped to be.

RANDI KAY STEPHENS | ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER, INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC SERVICE (IPPS) CO-CHAIR

Eileen was brought into our organization to help our executive management team transition to a new IT governance structure. This particular transition was extraordinary in that it would change how our senior leaders conduct business, both individually and as a team, for years to come. The success of the transition was largely dependent on Eileen’s ability to develop and document many new processes and, more importantly, her ability to gain the confidence and build working relationships with the executives.

JEFF DOUGLAS | MANAGER, ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (RETIRED)

I consider Eileen an expert in large scale organizational change management. Not only is she also a great facilitator, she is passionate about her profession and goes the extra mile for her clients. I always enjoy working with Eileen.

MIKE CAPPELLUTI | PRESIDENT, THE HIGHLANDS CONSULTING GROUP

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) worked with Eileen to develop a multi-year performance-based strategic plan. Beginning with the SWOT analysis conducted with Executive and Top Management, Eileen brought a wealth of knowledge and understanding to our workshops. Her expert facilitation skills were evident in that everyone felt at ease and extremely willing to engage in enhancing our goals and objectives. Many CHP chiefs and commanders commented they were very impressed with Eileen’s leadership skills, dedication, and humor which made them feel more passionate about changing the mindset of our organization. Eileen’s “can do” attitude is exceptional and she is someone to trust and assist through difficult organizational challenges.

JULIEE SANTOS | STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

The Department of Rehabilitation worked with Eileen on a multi-year statewide vocational rehabilitation modernization project. Eileen brings innovative ideas, excellent consultation, and expert facilitation skills to the forefront of our communication and change management efforts as part of the project management team. Her insights and special talents helped make our pilot project a success.

PAT SANTILLANES | ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMMUNITY PROGRAM SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT, VR PROJECT DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION (RETIRED)

I had the pleasure of working with Eileen on a challenging project designed to change major aspects of the client’s operations. Or, more appropriately stated, the pleasure of watching her work. She is a master at engaging reluctant participants in thoughtful conversation. A highly skilled practitioner, Eileen is also great fun to work with. I am looking forward to working with her again.

SALLY W. NAGY | EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT

Eileen, our facilitator, helped our collaborative establish itself with a bold vision and a defined work program. She engaged our all-volunteer team, embraced our unique challenges, and guided us to success. Eileen helped our leadership team navigate the growth of our collaborative by keeping our meetings focused, our attention on our vision and goals, and by helping our team celebrate early successes and create a thriving culture that continues to define our collaborative. With Eileen’s leadership and finesse, we have become more than we ever hoped to be.

RANDI KAY STEPHENS | ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER, INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC SERVICE (IPPS) CO-CHAIR

Eileen is truly the best at what she does. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on a variety of projects for two very different state government departments and her work is always stellar. She is excellent at providing advice with regard to best practices in change management and organizational development while respecting the unique dynamics of the organization and tailoring the process and deliverables to meet the needs and objectives of the project at hand. She is an excellent facilitator, who is able to quickly gain the trust of meeting participants, keep the group focused and moving forward, and maintain the integrity of the conversation. Her deliverables are always well-conceived, well-written and timely. I really can’t recommend her highly enough!

JOAN KEEGAN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVANCY (RETIRED)

Eileen was brought into our organization to help our executive management team transition to a new IT governance structure. This particular transition was extraordinary in that it would change how our senior leaders conduct business, both individually and as a team, for years to come. The success of the transition was largely dependent on Eileen’s ability to develop and document many new processes and, more importantly, her ability to gain the confidence and build working relationships with the executives.

JEFF DOUGLAS | MANAGER, ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (RETIRED)

For over seven years, Eileen was a keynote presenter with our leadership programs focusing on nonprofit and public organizations. Her ability to link change management principles through practical application is exemplary.

PAUL DANCZYK | DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION IN SACRAMENTO, USC PRICE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

I consider Eileen an expert in large scale organizational change management. Not only is she also a great facilitator, she is passionate about her profession and goes the extra mile for her clients. I always enjoy working with Eileen.

MIKE CAPPELLUTI | PRESIDENT, THE HIGHLANDS CONSULTING GROUP

The California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS and the California Planning Group has had the pleasure of consulting with and utilizing Eileen’s facilitation skills for our statewide planning meetings for many years. She brings to our group professionalism, respect, knowledge in facilitation, and her much appreciated humor.

JEN ROHDE-BUDZ | CHIEF, HIGH IMPACT PREVENTION UNIT

LIZ HALL | HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST, HIV CARE BRANCH, STATE CO-CHAIRS, CALIFORNIA PLANNING GROUP

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) worked with Eileen to develop a multi-year performance-based strategic plan. Beginning with the SWOT analysis conducted with Executive and Top Management, Eileen brought a wealth of knowledge and understanding to our workshops. Her expert facilitation skills were evident in that everyone felt at ease and extremely willing to engage in enhancing our goals and objectives. Many CHP chiefs and commanders commented they were very impressed with Eileen’s leadership skills, dedication, and humor which made them feel more passionate about changing the mindset of our organization. Eileen’s “can do” attitude is exceptional and she is someone to trust and assist through difficult organizational challenges.

JULIEE SANTOS | STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Eileen is an extremely skilled facilitator with forward thinking and a vision for outcomes. With her highly developed understanding of leadership skills and interpersonal skills, she helped the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup plan, set, and achieve our goals the goals for 2016. Her ability to plan meetings with an intended outcome, engage workgroup members, keep everyone on task, address a multitude of interests and tie them together to enable great outcomes was remarkable. I would highly recommend Eileen as a facilitator.

MONICA NEPOMUCENO, MSW | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Department of Rehabilitation worked with Eileen on a multi-year statewide vocational rehabilitation modernization project. Eileen brings innovative ideas, excellent consultation, and expert facilitation skills to the forefront of our communication and change management efforts as part of the project management team. Her insights and special talents helped make our pilot project a success.

PAT SANTILLANES | ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMMUNITY PROGRAM SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT, VR PROJECT DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION (RETIRED)

We have had the pleasure of collaborating with Eileen across multiple client engagements for change management, strategic planning, and process improvement. As a senior consultant, she consistently brings both professional competency and diligent service to achieving the underlying business goals for our clients. She is a joy to work with even when there are challenging problems to be solved.

LEE SCOTT | FOUNDER, UNLEASHING LEADERS

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