(1979-present) Founding Coach/Teacher at Young Actors Space (with Diane Hardin) , where she has been teaching for forty years. Alumni include Hilary Swank, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Stephen Dorff.
(2005-present) Dramaturge, Young Actors Space Production Conservatory. Has written more than 15 original plays for young actors, produced at Young Actors Space and other schools. In addition, she has written scores of scenes and monologues for use in class and auditions.
(1983 - 2003) Partner for 20 years in Hardin/Eckstein Personal Management. Helped launch the careers of dozens of young actors, including Shailene Woodley, Jessica Biel, Kellie Martin, Lindsay Price, Chad Allen, and Luke Edwards.