Colleen O’Brien is Co-Founder and CEO of Eskala, a social enterprise that is breaking the cycle of poverty by creating and investing in locally owned banking cooperatives in emerging economies. Eskala believes every person is worth investment and creates opportunity with every person to realize their potential. Prior to Eskala, Colleen was an Account Executive at Hulu and Disney where she worked with brands like Apple, Facebook, Honda Acura, Jack in the Box and more. Colleen graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Outside of work, Colleen is a CASA volunteer, avid reader, music enthusiast and favorite aunt. Colleen lives in Santa Monica with her partner Oisin, a proud graduate of SMC, and their son, Eamonn.