Mackenzie Dancho
About Mackenzie Dancho
Mackenzie Dancho is the Volunteer Programs & Corporate Engagement Manager at Technovation, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in political science and government, with experience in various roles focused on social and economic equity, particularly in criminal justice and education.
Current Role at Technovation
Mackenzie Dancho serves as the Volunteer Programs & Corporate Engagement Manager at Technovation, a global tech education non-profit. In this role, she has been involved for five years, focusing on engaging volunteers and corporate partners to support the organization's mission. Technovation aims to empower girls through technology education, serving approximately 20,000 girls annually across more than 100 countries.
Previous Experience in Public Service
Mackenzie Dancho has a background in public service, having worked at the Office of The Public Advocate as a Constituent Services Intern in 2013 for four months in New York City. She also held positions at the NYC Department of Correction, first as a Research Analyst from 2015 to 2016 and then as a Policy Analyst from 2016 to 2017. These roles contributed to her understanding of policy and systems change within governmental frameworks.
International Experience in Social Innovation
In 2018, Mackenzie Dancho worked as a Policy Analyst - Social Innovation Fellow at eGovernments Foundation in Bangalore, India, for six months. This experience allowed her to engage with social innovation initiatives and understand the intersection of technology and governance in a global context.
Educational Background
Mackenzie Dancho studied Political Science and Government at Fordham University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2011 to 2015. She has continued her education at the University of Pretoria, focusing on Political Science and Government since 2014. This academic background supports her work in advocacy and community engagement.
Skills and Areas of Focus
Mackenzie Dancho is skilled in mediation, service design, community engagement, and advocacy. Her work emphasizes intersectional solutions to social and economic inequity, particularly in the areas of criminal justice, education, and government. She is driven by fast-paced and innovative environments that aim for systemic change.