Kaylie Burns Gahagan

Kaylie Burns Gahagan is the Director of Advancement at Missions Inc. Programs, where responsibilities include overseeing development, communications, community engagement, outreach, and legislative advocacy, as well as leading an opioid overdose prevention initiative in NW Hennepin County. Previously, Gahagan served as the Director of Donor and Community Engagement at Perspectives, Inc., managing external relationships, fundraising events, and community outreach efforts. Gahagan's earlier experience includes roles at Minneapolis Public Schools, Serve Minnesota Action Network, City of Lakes AmeriCorps, and Minnesota Alliance with Youth, contributing extensively to volunteer management, program development, and educational support. Gahagan earned a B.A. in History and American Studies from Macalester College, graduating Magna Cum Laude.