Eakins

About Eakins

I lead Career Path Services, a purpose-driven nonprofit that walks alongside people as they reclaim stability and purpose through meaningful work. My journey here began more than twenty years ago, not as CEO but as a case manager and single mom seeking stability myself. That experience still shapes how I lead: with empathy, accountability, and a deep belief that work can transform lives and strengthen communities.At Career Path Services, our HEARTwork values—equity, accountability, relationship, and transformation—guide how we think, act, and lead. Together, our team helps thousands of Washingtonians each year connect to employment, training, and self-sustaining careers while partnering with more than two thousand employers across the state.Our Winning Strategy is rooted in human-centered leadership and an aspiration to foster thriving, economically prosperous communities. We invest in people, systems, and relationships that build belonging, strengthen the workforce, and deliver lasting impact.For me, leadership is not about quick fixes; it is about creating the conditions for people and communities to thrive. That is the heart of our mission and what continues to inspire me every day.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Career Path Services

   Oct 2019 — Present · Spokane, WA, US

   I have been with Career Path Services for 20 years, working my way from employment practitioner to Chief Executive Officer in 2019My role is to cast vision, provide leadership, engage employees and board in fulfilling the purpose of Career Path Services.