Eileena James, M.B.A.

Mrs. Eileena James' volunteer contribution to BREATHE LA includes serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, as Chair of Development Committee and member of the Audit, Planned Giving and Development Committees. She is recently retired after 28 years of service as Assistant Agency Director-Administration and Assistant General Agency Director for Golden State Mutual Life Insurance. Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company is a leading provider of Life Insurance, Final Expense Coverage, Annuities, Retirement Income, and Mortgage Protection services and products. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company has more than a billion dollars of insurance in force and services policy owners in more than 14 states. Mrs. James joined Golden State Mutual in 1970 and held various management positions throughout her career.

Mrs. James earned her Bachelor and Master's degrees from the University of Phoenix. She is the Vice President-Home Office Section of the National Insurance Association. She holds a designation as an Associate, Customer Service from the Life Management Institute and a Designation as a Competent Toastmaster from Toastmasters International.

Mrs. James is the Assistant Treasurer for the Mission of the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA.