Mc Kenna Frease
About Mc Kenna Frease
Mc Kenna Frease is a Senior Planner at Hatch, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in port planning and marine resource management, she has held various roles in organizations such as AECOM, Jacobs, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Work at Hatch
Currently, Mc Kenna Frease serves as a Senior Planner at Hatch, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she is involved in strategic planning and project management, focusing on marine resources and port operations. Her responsibilities include leading feasibility studies and design projects for various port facilities, including cargo and cruise terminals.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Mc Kenna Frease worked at SeaportOPX as the Business Development Lead for the Americas from 2020 to 2021. She also held positions as a Port Planner at Jacobs from 2021 to 2022 and at AECOM from 2013 to 2020. Her experience includes working with the U.S. Coast Guard and the US Department of Transportation, where she gained insights into transportation policy and operations.
Education and Expertise
Mc Kenna Frease earned her Master of Arts in Marine Affairs and Policy from the University of Miami, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Biology from The University of Alabama. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing marine resources and contributing to strategic planning and policy development.
Background
Mc Kenna Frease began her career with various internships and positions that provided foundational experience in marine science and planning. She worked as a Marine Technician at Dauphin Island Sea Lab in 2007 and as a Marine Program Intern at The International Council on Clean Transportation from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as an IMPACT Mentor at the Miami Science Museum in 2009.
Achievements in Port Planning
Throughout her career, Mc Kenna Frease has led numerous feasibility studies and design projects focused on cargo and cruise terminals, as well as port facilities and foreign-trade zones. She has collaborated with a diverse array of clients and stakeholders, including national and regional transportation entities, enhancing her impact in the field of port planning.