After spending more than two decades working in communications/public relations for the Olympic and Special Olympics movements, Eileen Sexton decided to pursue an earlier career and educational interest and re-join the health care industry. She now oversees the communications area at Mental Health America which comprises of media relations, publications and Web site interactive. 

Before joining Mental Health America, Eileen was the Director of Communications for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. She served as Vice President, Media & Public Affairs for the Special Olympics Inc. Her media relations and promotional background also entails working on a multitude of major sporting events: 2000 Super Bowl and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney for The Coca-Cola Company; 1999 Special Olympics World Games, Raleigh, Durham;  1998 Goodwill Games, Turner Sports and the 1996 Olympic Games.  

Additionally, her health care background also includes work with Surgery Center Plus, an outpatient surgery center, and the American College of Sports Medicine both headquartered in Indianapolis. A graduate of Ball State University, Eileen earned a double major in journalism and community health.