Influential work
- Developed a new Student Engagement portfolio to increase cross-cohort connection while successfully navigating university budget reductions
- Led a comprehensive institutional review across five focus areas to improve financial sustainability and operational effectiveness at a Canadian university, including stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and financial modelling
- Collaborated with a top leadership researcher to execute an experiential leadership course for an MBA program aimed at building one's leadership identity and skills
- Conducted financial scenario analysis for a U15 university, identifying risks and non-quantified impacts to inform strategic decision-making
- Reviewed the Research & Innovation function at a Canadian university to identify opportunities for improvement and alignment with institutional goals
Outside of Nous
Before joining Nous, Mackenzie built a strong foundation in the higher education sector through roles at several universities across British Columbia. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Graduate Programs at Simon Fraser University, where she led the student engagement portfolio for the Beedie School of Business. During her undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia, Mackenzie was actively involved in multiple psychology research labs, contributing to study coordination through participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and the development of research publications.
In her spare time...
Mackenzie is your classic Vancouverite, enjoying all things outdoors. She can be found taking her dog Kits out on hikes or for walks on the seawall.