meet OUR staff

Hunter gillen | Chapter director

Hunter was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He went to Truman State University where he graduated with a degree in Biology. Hunter was a Kirksville KLIFE leader throughout his time at Truman State serving in our High School, Middle School, SuperK, and TigerPal ministries. He is excited to be joining the team here in Kirksville!

Emily stewart | WOMEN’S DIRECTOR

Emily is from Cypress, Texas right outside of Houston and has lived there her whole life. She went to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. During the summers, Emily gets to work at Kanakuk K-Kauai Family Kamp where she has the opportunity to serve and love families. After graduating, Emily attended the Kanakuk Institute where she became equipped with Biblical discipleship and leadership skills to put into practice daily and fell in love even more with God and His Word!

Mikaela Gillen | Operations Director

Mikaela is originally from Belton, MO which is south of Kansas City. She moved to Kirksville to attend Truman State University where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and certificate in Data Analytics. During her time at Truman, she volunteered in KLIFE as a High School small group leader. In her free time, Mikaela enjoys playing volleyball and taking walks outside. She is thrilled to be joining the director team in Kirksville and excited to see what the Lord has in store for this ministry!