Eva Green CCMP, LSSGB, MA
Eva is a change management and multimedia production consultant with approximately 20 years of experience supporting public sector organizations through communication, technology adoption, and organizational transformation. In her current role as a consultant for the past three years, she partners primarily with government agencies to translate complex policy and technology changes into clear, accessible, and engaging multimedia content. Her work helps employees and communities understand not only what is changing, but why it matters and how to successfully adapt for long-term impact.
Across her career, Eva has used multimedia storytelling—including video production, podcasts, web development, flyers, and digital campaigns—as a core tool for driving change. Her work spans hospitals, housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations serving homeless youth and families, where she has supported initiatives ranging from technology implementation to public assistance communication campaigns, including COVID-19 housing and rental support efforts. She has also contributed to investigative journalism and media education, and was part of an Emmy Award-winning PBS documentary team. In addition, she has held leadership roles such as co-chair of a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee at the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
Eva’s work is grounded in ethical communication, authenticity, and service to vulnerable populations, including foster youth, families, and underserved communities. She is currently preparing to publish a children’s book titled Fostering Home, accompanied by a video project, drawing from her personal experience fostering and adopting children. A member of the Association of Change Management Professionals and trained in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, she continues to explore the intersection of change management and emerging technologies, including AI, while remaining focused on human-centered communication. Her approach reflects a commitment to clarity, integrity, and helping people confidently navigate change.
• Certified Change Management Professional
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt with focus in Diversity
• Equity
• And Inclusion
• Broadcast Radio and Television Broadcasting
• Marketing
• Advertising Certificate
• DePaul University
Master of Journalism, Digital Media
• Illinois Media School
TV & Radio Broadcasting, TV and Radio
• Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelors Degree, Justice Studies
• Emmy Award (part of winning team at PBS for documentary)
• Program Excellence Award for COVID-19 Response (COVID-19 housing rental and mortgage assistance program)
• Investigative Journalism Awards
• Association of Change Management Professionals
• Lean Six Sigma
• Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
• Co-chair of Diversity
• Equity
• And Inclusion Committee at Illinois Housing Development Authority
• AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps
• Public Allies Chicago
• Foster parent and adoptive parent
• Initiative to increase efficiency of foster home placements and foster parent support systems
What do you attribute your success to?
I definitely attribute my success to my parents. I think that they had a very open household where we could talk about things that needed to be talked about. Even when I was struggling as a kid, you know, I was kicked out of high school at one point and was failing, but being able to find something that you're passionate about and being able to do it without fear of failing has been really important. I see that there's a lot of pressure put on other people and families to be the best or to look like you're above other people or have more money than other people. I've been very grateful that in my family, you can't tell the person that has a million dollars versus the person who was just homeless, because people just try to work together, and it's really about your character at the end of the day.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Know your audience and have the flexibility to tailor it to people to improve your communication and how you can work together.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I think don't spend too much energy trying to convince people of something. You know, it's important to promote and work really hard and help others see the value, but I've learned that I'm only going to say it so many times. I'm not here to convince other people. If they can't recognize the value of something that has been very clearly communicated to them, and oftentimes there's reasons that people don't want to do it, but in my earlier career, I definitely struggled with that. Have confidence in yourself, and don't be afraid to fail and be humble. It's okay to not know the answer, but it's ten times better to admit that you don't know the answer and ask other people than to try to convince people of something that is not necessarily true just because our egos are getting in the way.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I think that in change management and video production, there is a lot of technology and AI coming up right now. There's really not a clear guide or understanding of people knowing when to use AI and how to use it. There has to be a human element for AI to be productive and helpful. I think people are either completely against AI and technology and don't want anything to do with it, or they're completely on board but they're not putting in the human element of critical thinking and making sure it's tested by human beings, because AI is just patterns. It's a great tool, but as a society, we're still trying to figure out where that middle ground is. It should not be replacing human beings, it should be supporting us, and it's very useful, but we need to embrace it, learn it, and find a way to use it properly.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I think being authentic and being able to stay true to your values is most important. There's definitely times in my career where I'm like, this is not feeling ethical, and I have never gone against that, and I have never regretted it. Even if it's a hard conversation to have, even if it's something that you might be alone in the room about, really sticking to what you believe is true and doing the right thing is just always important. I need to be able to go to bed at night and know that I did my best, and that I did it with genuine authenticity for a greater cause.