Kyllian's journey in advocacy and nonprofit work began as a marathon fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
After running 17 marathons and raising significant funds for the organization, she was hired to lead their signature endurance event, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, at their headquarters in Memphis, TN. She graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Nonprofit Management before Covenant House New Jersey brought her back home to work in Major Gifts, where she honed her skills in donor cultivation, stewardship, and building meaningful relationships with high-capacity supporters.
Kyllian brings a unique combination of frontline fundraising experience and deep personal passion for our national parks.
Kyllian and her family share a passion for all things active and outdoors, with a special love for the national parks that began when they took their son to Rocky Mountain National Park at age five. For over ten years, park trips have been an annual tradition they plan for year-round and proudly feature on their holiday cards. Kyllian is committed to protecting the places that have come to mean so much to her family, ensuring they remain safe and protected for future generations.