Ms. McKillip, a native of Knox County, holds an A.A. from Carl Sandburg College, B.S. From Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and a MBA from Western Illinois University. Prior to joining Extension, McKillip spent 20 years in Not-for-Profit Management, including six years in Higher Ed Administration and Business Development.

McKillip works directly with community groups and agencies in strategic planning, community development, resource development, grant writing, and business development. She can also provide specialized training for not for profit agencies in program development, evaluation, fiscal management and board development.