“I worked with Eileen Melnick many years ago when we were both employees of Ontario’s public broadcaster, TVO. I can say without hesitation that she was the best communications and public relations adviser I ever worked with at TVO. Eileen was committed, indefatigable, and simply excellent at promoting our work.”

Steve Paikin, Award winning Canadian journalist, author, and broadcaster, best known as the host of TVO’s flagship current affairs program, The Agenda with Steve Paikin, which ran for 19 seasons until 2025. He currently hosts The Paikin Podcast and co-hosts the #onpoli podcast, focusing on Ontario politics.

“I loved working with Eileen because she brought clarity, strategic thinking, and a true partnership mindset to every project and campaign. As colleagues at Cuso International, we collaborated on several critical files, and her exceptional writing and deep expertise in fundraising communications elevated every one of them. She managed timelines with ease, communicated clearly, and always delivered exactly when she said she would, often surpassing what we thought possible. Eileen was steady, thoughtful, and someone I trusted implicitly. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”

“Eileen Melnick is a smart cookie. We met as Toronto publicists 30 years ago; she branched into corporate and nonprofits while I stayed in the arts. Her passion for creating and meeting strategic objectives for clients with perseverance, creative thinking and humour, has never wavered. Above all, Eileen is a superb communicator. She listens intently then applies her many years of finely honed experience to guide and instigate far-reaching solutions.”

“I had the pleasure of working under Eileen’s leadership and can confidently say she is one of the most effective and supportive Directors I’ve worked with. She brought a high level of professionalism, strong project management skills and expert messaging and content development skills to every initiative. Eileen is a thoughtful and collaborative leader who creates a positive working environment and brings out the best in her team. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked and learned from her.”

I’ve known Eileen for several years, and from that first meeting, I was impressed with her creativity, genuineness, and ability to know what’s needed – and when. We’ve worked together on a range of projects, and I’ve seen her PR skills tested in real time. She knows how to engage media and she delivers exactly what she says she will for her clients. I’ve trusted her to promote several of my documentaries; she’s treated each project with respect.
A smart, passionate, strategic communicator, Eileen has also mentored several of my students over the years, offering guidance that genuinely shaped their paths. I look forward to working with her again.

Karen Shopsowitz is a Peabody award winning film-maker.

Working with Eileen Melnick was a pleasure. From start to finish, she was professional, attentive and creative. She took our vague ideas and turned them into a polished final product, exceeding expectations. A truly fantastic job!