Kelly Drummer
Board Member
Kelly Drummer is the third president of MIGIZI communications and has been instrumental in building the capacity to provide cultural, academic, youth training, and employment opportunities to over 300 youth each year. She led two capital campaigns within four years and completed two building projects totaling $12 million on Lake Street. Kelly served as founding President and CEO of the Tiwahe Foundation, an American Indian community foundation which focuses on providing micro grants to American Indian communities, strengthening leadership initiatives and network building.
During her 25 years of philanthropy and nonprofit work, Kelly has worked with the Minneapolis Jewish Community Foundation, The Family Partnership, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, and New Foundations – a Project for Pride in Living program. Kelly currently lives in NE Minneapolis with her husband and is the mother of 5 wonderful children.
Occupation:
President, MIGIZI
Education:
BA, Cultural Anthropology, University of Minnesota
MA, Philanthropy and Development, St. Mary’s University
Affiliations:
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Community Impact Committee, Member
The Family Partnership, Board of Directors
Serves on multiple committees and projects that benefit American Indian women and youth