Kendall Gallagher-King manages the Riley Institute’s student leadership programs, working primarily with the Institute's Center for Critical Issues (CCI). She also works closely with the CCI director to coordinate and manage logistics for all Riley Institute policy events, both on campus and across the state.

Prior to joining the Riley Institute, Kendall taught science in public schools in South Carolina. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of South Carolina Upstate and a master’s degree in education from Clemson University.