Finance Professional, PTA Volunteer Makes Bid for School Board

[Editor's note: The following information was provided in a press release.]

Eileen Liu-McCormack is eager to put her financial skills and drive for educational excellence to work for the students and taxpayers of Fairfield. She is running for the Board of Education because she believes that openness to diverse points of view combined with sound research and analysis result in quality decision-making: Excellence in education and fiscal prudence are not only possible but are essential to a growing, vibrant community. She is seeking the GOP's nomination at the town-wide Republican caucus July 23. 

Liu-McCormack has lived in Fairfield with her husband and three young children since 2006. She was a public high school valedictorian and graduated cum laude with dual degrees from University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and College of Arts and Sciences. She went on to become a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Chase’s Investment Bank, where she worked for over 20 years. 

She began her career in Corporate Finance and went on to manage Sales teams using complex financial instruments to create client solutions for both risk management and investment purposes. Success depended on thorough analysis and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple parties with differing concerns; but always with the client’s objectives at heart.                                                                                                                                           

Liu-McCormack is an active alumni representative to high school students for her alma mater. She was also active in recruiting college graduates for finance careers. She understands first-hand how competitive the college and job landscapes are. Liu-McCormack is sensitive to the importance of students receiving both a strong education and differentiating experiences so that they each have the opportunity to shine in their own unique way to reach their own potential.

Liu-McCormack left her career in finance last year to focus on family and her children’s education. Since moving to Fairfield, she has been active in the PTA, chairing and volunteering for multiple programs/events. She co-created the Young Entrepreneurs Above and Beyond after school program in cooperation with parents, teachers, and administrators at her children’s school. 

Elementary students were given the opportunity to design, produce, market, price and sell products for profit. One such product was a Holiday Music CD which students performed, edited and packaged. 

“We took an idea, went through all the steps to make it real and ended with money earned and then taxed," Liu-McCormack said. 

Students then were able to decide how they would use the proceeds -- save, spend, or gift. 

“I wanted them to learn about taking initiative; about trying and struggling; but most importantly about how to pick themselves up to try again until they got it done right," Liu-McCormack said. "This mindset is what it takes to succeed. ” 

As an involved parent with a solid financial background and a strong commitment to education, Liu-McCormack will bring a unique set of skills to the Fairfield Board of Education as well as a fresh perspective. She supports a platform of "educational excellence through smarter spending." 

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