Eileen Pedersen

Eileen Pedersen has extensive experience in program innovation and educational leadership, currently serving as the National Director of Special Projects at Playworks since April 2012. Previous roles include Program Consultant at Mindful Schools, Founder of Education Program Design at EP Consulting, and Director of Programs in New Mexico for Citizen Schools. Eileen led Yaxche School as Executive Director and previously as Dean of Students, demonstrating a strong commitment to educational advancement. Additional experience includes co-founding Acacia Community School and directing a distance learning program at Chamisa Mesa High School. Eileen began a career in international service as an Agriculture Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in Secondary Social Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Denison University.