Aoifa O’Donnell

Aoifa O’Donnell

Chief Executive Officer and President, National EAP

As CEO and president of National EAP, Aoifa O’Donnell oversees the delivery of employee assistance and corporate training programs nationwide. O’Donnell, who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Stony Brook University, has a background as a licensed business clinician.

Committed to delivering top-quality business solutions that transform workplaces for local and national clients, O’Donnell thrives on tackling complex challenges head-on, whether it’s enhancing employee well-being or optimizing organizational performance.

A sought-after speaker, she crisscrosses the nation, shedding light on employee psychological and behavioral health issues. Her insights resonate with HR professionals, executives and frontline staff alike. She believes that a healthy workforce is the cornerstone of any thriving organization.

O’Donnell is no stranger to high-pressure situations. As a trained responder to workplace crises, she has guided organizations through turbulent times. Her expertise extends beyond theory; she has coached HR departments nationwide on strategies to manage human behavior challenges, including terrorism, violence, substance abuse, global pressures, bullying, racism and more.

O’Donnell’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. Her accolades include LIBN’s Executive Circle and 40 Under Forty awards. She also received the Human Services/EAP Award from the Caron Foundation and was a finalist for the Athena Leadership Award, hosted by KPMG.

Beyond her professional achievements, O’Donnell is deeply connected to her community. She has held several co-chair roles working to advance the needs of women in business and increase health awareness within the workplace. She currently serves on the board of the National Behavioral Consortium, an association of employee assistance and managed behavioral health innovators.

 

This profile is part of LIBN's Influencers: Dynamic Women Leaders list . Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree.

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