McKaylee McMahan

Resident Director

Biography: Hi I’m McKaylee, I’m a thirfter, coffee drinker, photographer, wife, dog mom AND dorm mom! I graduated in 2018 with an Art degree from Northwest Nazarene University. I’ve been happily married for seven years, and we met at NNU! We have two dogs, a Great Dane and a Border Collie mix. Yes, our hands are full, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Since graduating from NNU I’ve built a photography business that allows me to share my love for people and storytelling. While photography is my main passion, I also enjoy exploring other creative outlets, like painting, crocheting, and I’m currently learning to quilt (wish me luck!). I’m always looking for new hobbies and things to try! In my downtime, you might find me snuggling with my pups, watching Friends, going for walks, or making a coconut milk latte. I’m a real big fan of coffee and the conversations that happen over coffee. My favorite local coffee shop is the Flying M, since I grew up in this area, it always feels like home to me.

I was born and raised in Boise and moved away for a few short years. That being said, I am so excited to be back in the valley and especially back on campus and immersed in this community I love so much.

Can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to campus!!

What is your favorite thing about working at NNU? I love the community

Share a few facts about your specific area(s) of expertise that you bring to your work: Resident Director! I live on campus and am fully invested in the campus community!

Share a few pieces of information about why you love working with students: Each day is so different from the day before, students are so fun and vibrant! I love getting to walk alongside them in all the ups and downs of life and college.