Eileen Kenkel
A bit about Eileen
- Leadership Development
- Emerging Leaders Coach
- Executive Coach
Meet Eileen Kenkel
Eileen Kenkel is a retired IT and Business Executive with a passion for inspiring the Next Generation of leaders in Canada. With over 30 years of experience in various industries, Eileen held senior leadership roles focused on strategy, planning, program execution, customer experience, and IT.
Eileen takes pride in her STEM background and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering from Carleton University. She has also been a speaker at events for organizations like Women In Science and Engineering (WISE), UBC, SFU, U of Windsor, Junior Achievement BC, and Science World.
Living in Vancouver with her husband Ed and their lovable Lab pup Ellie, Eileen stays active in the woods, mountains, and at the beach. Grounded by her daily meditation practice and focus on personal wellness, she maintains balance in her life. Eileen serves as the Board Chair for the Avalon Recovery Society, supporting women in recovery from addiction through three centers in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland. Those who know Eileen know that she is “always a yes” for a coffee chat to share experiences and ideas.
She is thrilled to be a MacKay Forum Chair and introduce the MacKay Emerging Leaders Program.
Eileen 's Group Overview
Motivated by her own MacKay Executive Forum experience and fueled by her dedication to mentoring, Eileen created the Next Gen Network. This program combines strategic leadership tools with the proven Peer Support model from MacKay. Over the past 6 years, Eileen has successfully delivered this program to over 300 Emerging Leaders and High Potential team members at TELUS. Participants from all parts of the organization come together to learn and share insights. Eileen is excited to bring this effective Leadership Development model to MacKay members.
Group Member Overview
Eileen leads and mentors Forum Groups of Executives and Emerging Leaders from diverse sectors to help them resolve their biggest challenges.
Logistics
Telecommunications
Consulting
Community Foundations
Legal Services
Meeting Locations
Eileen’s forum groups meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in and around Vancouver, BC.
WHAT CAN PEER LEARNING DO FOR YOU?
Vision
The collective group will be able to provide valuable insights as to future outcomes.
SHARED EXPERIENCE
A valuable platform for creating a collective narrative that strengthens connections and promotes a sense of community.
SUPPORT
Members find a supportive community that offers insights, understanding and creates a valuable network for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.