Eileen M. Murray, MM, CAE has been CEO of the American Epilepsy Society since December 1, 2013. Murray’s strategic, goal-focused mindset and results-oriented execution have been instrumental in driving organizational growth and impact for the Society. This in turn has accelerated AES’ ability to fulfill its mission to support those who seek to understand, diagnosis, study, prevent, treat, and ultimately cure epilepsy.
Eileen has led the organization during a transformative period in its evolution, building a diverse, high-performing, professional staff team and partnering with AES’ Board of Directors on significant governance and programmatic advances. In partnership with elected leadership, she has guided three strategic planning cycles, including the most recent, which centers on organization commitments to improving the lives of people with epilepsy through cross-disciplinary work, inclusivity, and equity, and expanded investment in research and evidence-based practice and education. Supporting the organization to increased visibility, credibility, and influence in the epilepsy and larger medical community is instrumental in advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for persons with epilepsy and their families.
In addition to service with AES, Ms. Murray served on the National Advisory Council to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the Advisory Council for the American Academy of Pediatrics Center for Children and Youth with Epilepsy, and was the recipient of the Association Forum of Chicagoland Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement.