Makenna Mc Cartney
About Makenna Mc Cartney
Makenna McCartney serves as the Community Engagement Manager at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in retail, food service, and event planning, and is currently also a Program Intern at Arizona State University.
Work at Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Makenna Mc Cartney serves as the Community Engagement Manager at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix. She has held this position since 2024 and has been actively involved in community outreach initiatives for eight months. Her role focuses on fostering connections between the organization and the local community, enhancing engagement efforts to support the mission of the Society.
Education and Expertise
Makenna Mc Cartney is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business Management at Arizona State University, with an expected graduation in 2025. She completed her high school education at William Henry Harrison High School, graduating in 2021. Her academic background provides her with a foundation in business management principles, which she applies in her current role and internships.
Background
Makenna Mc Cartney has a diverse work history that includes roles in retail, food service, and event planning. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Retail Sales Associate at ZARA USA and as a Food Service Worker at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Additionally, she has experience in painting through her work at McCracken Painting and in event planning with Olaya Events & Company.
Internship Experience
Makenna currently interns for Project Humanities at Arizona State University, where she focuses on connecting the university with local communities through discussions on humanities and social justice. Her responsibilities include researching, planning, marketing, and facilitating events, as well as creating social media content and writing blogs and event reviews.
Community Engagement Initiatives
In her role with Project Humanities, Makenna explores strategies to engage student audiences with various events. She actively participates in initiatives that promote public conversations about important social issues, aiming to enhance community involvement and awareness among students and local residents.