Eden Gillott

Eden is a Dumpster Fire Fixer™ who’s known for her happy outlook and her “Do, or do not. There is no try.” attitude toward life.

She’s a strategic communications consultant and has more than a decade of expertise in Crisis & Reputation Management. She’s also a former business professor. Eden resolves issues both in and outside the media’s glare — from celebrity scandals and corporate fraud to criminal and civil litigation. Educated at Harvard and NYU, she’s worked in Manhattan, Seoul, and Los Angeles.

She’s co-author of three bestselling books A Business Owner’s Guide to Crisis PR, A Lawyer’s Guide to Crisis PR (Second Edition) and A Board Member’s Guide to Crisis PR.

Eden’s a Forbes contributor and has appeared in The New York Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX News, Access Hollywood, NPR, USA Today, the Washington Post, Inc. Magazine, Hollywood Reporter Magazine, Variety, Financial Times, BizTech Magazine, Bloomberg Law, Business Rockstars, Academic Leader, HOTEL Magazine, Eater, Food Quality & Safety Magazine, Disaster Recovery Journal, Construction Executive, New York Nonprofit Media, Law360, Verdict, California Lawyer, Attorney at Work, and Deborah Shames’ book Out Front.

Eden has appeared on NBCUniversal’s Access Hollywood to discuss various topics including Chrissy Teigen’s bullying allegations and the impact of the College Admissions Scandal on the reputations of the celebrities and their families.

Eden frequently speaks to bar associations, law firms, CPA firms, non-profit organizations, companies, and conferences. She’s also lectured at UCLA and other universities. Eden’s the former leader of the Los Angeles Non-Profit Affinity Group, which brings together non-profit executives, consultants, and Board members to discuss challenges, learn behind-the-scenes industry tidbits, and build a stronger community.

Eden’s also known for her love for Bay Cities Deli sandwiches, competing in Spartan Races, and always being out-of-town. For an extra dose of Eden, check out her interview with Pat O’Brien below.