The new Executive Director of Main Street Chillicothe is McKinsie Saunders, formerly McKinsie Garber of Chillicothe. Saunders brings extensive experience in community leadership, financial management, event planning, and strategic communications from her history with various national and regional organizations. Her professional background includes strong public outreach and development skills.
She was Miss Missouri 2015 and served as the State Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. During this time, she successfully raised funds needed through event planning and multiple fundraising efforts.
Additional experience includes Digital Marketing Specialist and Social Media Specialist for a couple of organizations. She says her experience in content creation and building partnerships with media outlets, brands, and creators will be valuable in promoting Chillicothe Main Street initiatives.