Complex sentence: Eolis was a pioneer for women in major poker competition, and in 2008 was elected Chairman of the World Poker Association, serving until midsummer, when she accepted a role as a legal consultant in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.
Split into simpler sentences: Eolis was a pioneer for women in major poker competition. In 2008, she was elected Chairman of the World Poker Association, serving until midsummer, when she accepted a role as a legal consultant in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.