Eleanor served as Convener, Collaborative Environmental Network of Alabama (C.E.N.A.), and is Director of The Hermitage (providing spiritual direction). Eleanor co-founded C.E.N.A., a network of multi-faith, science, business, utilities, education, and environmental leaders to promote collaboration and water and energy conservation and efficiency. For Cahaba River Society she mentors collaboration and faith outreach, and through her role with the Stewardship Committee supports partnerships for restoration and education projects. Although now Emeritus, Eleanor participates regularly in Board leadership.