Eileen Landy was elected Secretary of United University Professions in May 2001. She is an Associate Professor of Sociology at SUNY College at Old Westbury. Prior to her election as a statewide officer, Landy served two terms on the UUP Executive Board and was President of the Old Westbury Chapter for six years.

Landy has served UUP in several positions: state Coordinator of Vote/Cope; Co-chair of the Part-Time Concerns Committee; member of the Negotiations Team; Delegate to NYSUT and AFT.

Born in Buffalo, Landy earned a B.A. from Syracuse University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.