Eileen Z. Fuentes is a results-driven human resources leader and patient advocate committed to improving quality of care, health equity, and personalized customer service. She earned her Masters Degree in Health Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and has extensive healthcare experience including Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she worked for over 20 years initially overseeing Human Resources and Academic Affairs in the Division of Cardiology, and later addressing disparities and supportive services for breast and gynecologic oncology patients. Most recently, she worked for Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Department of Patient Relations managing a team of Patient Representatives.

In addition to these roles, Eileen serves as patient advocate and steering committee member for notable organizations including the National Cancer Institute (NCI), SWOG Cancer Research Network, the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO), New York City’s Nutrition Education Network (NCYNEN) and The Health Equity Collective, a national coalition of selected health leaders committed to transforming the American health system. Among others, she has been recognized by the United States Dominican Consulate for her community advocacy efforts and was named by Cancer Health Magazine as 1 of 25 individuals working to improve the lives of people with cancer. Eileen lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters.