Join us for an inspiring conversation with Eileen as she shares her experience advocating for children across Bolivia, South Africa, and the Philippines. She will highlight the vital role of multigenerational women in championing children’s rights and empowering one another, as well as her work with Children’s Emergency Relief International (CERI) and the impactful stories of the women and girls CERI supports worldwide. This discussion will explore the importance of ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Eileen Neave Purkeypile is the Director of Marketing & Development for Children’s Emergency Relief International (CERI), where she heads communications, branding, and donor engagement for the global child protection NGO working in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Previously, Eileen was the Director of Global Child Development Operations for Feed the Children where she led global program operations across 11 countries at the Forbes’ #38 charity in America. Eileen has a passion for tech for good, is an International Career Advancement Program (ICAP) fellow, and serves on the board of the ICAP Fellows Association and local community organizations in San Antonio, Texas. A first-generation Mexican-American and native of the US-Mexico border, Eileen holds a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Southwestern Adventist University. Eileen’s greatest joy is being a mom to Noel (9), Amelia (7), and Elías (5) together with her husband, Jarrod. She enjoys playing sports, cooking Asian food, and finds peace in nature.
Event details
- Check-in will begin at 11:30 AM with seating available on a first-come first-serve basis. The program will begin at 12:00 PM.
- Those with online reservations do not need to present ticket confirmation at the door, we will have all confirmed attendees on a list at check-in.
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on March 5. Tickets will be available at the door on a first come first served basis.
- Please note this program is intended for a primarily adult audience.