Eileen Williston

Eileen is an experienced arts administrator with over 16 years of proven success in nonprofit management. She joined The Umbrella in 2020 and currently serves as The Umbrella’s Deputy Director.

Prior to joining The Umbrella, Eileen was the Managing Director at Boston Lyric Opera where, as a member of the leadership team, she helped to strategically guide the company and led its first comprehensive campaign. Her career began as a performing artist in the Boston region and beyond including roles with SpeakEasy Stage, The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Wheelock Family Theatre, The Gloucester Stage Company, and more. Before moving to arts administration, she worked at Fidelity Investments coordinating client events around the country. She holds a degree in communications and performing arts from Marywood University in Scranton, PA.

Eileen lives in Acton with her husband and daughter and serves on the Board of Trustees at Oak Meadow Montessori School in Littleton.