President and Executive Director

Eileen is the Founder and President of the Kevin J. Hannaford Sr. Foundation, which she established in 2004. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1991 and completed a paralegal certification program in Morris County that same year. In 1997, she earned a Master’s Degree in Business from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey.

• Treasurer of the Bernards Township September 11 Memorial at Harry Dunham Park, 2002–2004.
• Chaired Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Parent Annual Fund Campaign for seven years.
• Family Advisory Board Member for Tuesday’s Children for 18 years.
• Named Somerset County Business Women of the Year – Hometown Hero, 2010.
• Honoree of The Giblin Association at its 63rd Anniversary Gala, 2017.
• Deputy Grand Marshal of the Newark Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, 2020-2022.
• Recipient of an honorary degree from Seton Hall Preparatory School, 2020.
• Correspondence Secretary & Sponsorship Chair, Newark Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, 2022+.
• Honoree, Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 9 Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration, 2024.
• Dignity Beyond Borders Advisory Board Member, 2025-present

Through her work with the Foundation and her longstanding involvement with educational, charitable, civic, and community organizations, Eileen remains committed to service, family support, education, and strengthening the communities she serves.

Chairperson

• Brother-in-law of Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr.
• Fordham University '94
• US Marine Corps Veteran
• Retired compliance professional whose career included roles at Merrill Lynch, Jefferies, and other prominent financial services firms

Secretary

• Sister of Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr.
• Assistant Director of the Child Learning Center HCYMCA Center