Mackenzie N.
About Mackenzie N.
Mackenzie N. serves as a Program Associate at the AT&T Center for Indigenous Politics & Policy at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2020. An enrolled citizen of the Quapaw Nation, she is dedicated to tribal self-determination through education, art, and youth empowerment.
Work at The George Washington University
Mackenzie N. has been serving as a Program Associate at the AT&T Center for Indigenous Politics & Policy at The George Washington University since 2020. In this role, she coordinates admissions, internships, student programming, and alumni relations for several programs, including the Native American Political Leadership Program, INSPIRE Pre-College Program, and Semester in Washington Politics Program. Her work focuses on enhancing educational opportunities and fostering connections within the Indigenous community.
Education and Expertise
Mackenzie N. holds a Bachelor's degree in Government and East Asian Studies from The College of William and Mary, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She also participated in the Native American Political Leadership Program at The George Washington University in 2016. Additionally, she completed the Washington Internships for Native Students Program at American University School of Professional & Extended Studies in 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in political leadership and advocacy.
Background
Mackenzie N. is an enrolled citizen of the Quapaw Nation. She has a commitment to the preservation and expansion of tribal self-determination through education, art, and youth empowerment. Her diverse work experience includes internships at the U.S. Department of State and The Wilson Center, as well as positions at the Institute for the Theory & Practice of International Relations and Grant Thornton LLP. This background reflects her engagement in both governmental and non-governmental sectors.
Achievements
In 2017, Mackenzie N. received the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, recognizing her commitment to Indigenous issues and public service. She served as a Tribal Youth Delegate to the White House Tribal Nations Conference in 2016, representing the interests of her community. Additionally, she leads a 17-person digital storytelling team comprised of international comic artists and writers, showcasing her creative talents and leadership skills.
Professional Experience
Mackenzie N. has held various roles that contribute to her expertise in public affairs and international relations. She worked as a Public Affairs Intern at the U.S. Department of State for two months in 2016 and as an External Relations Intern at The Wilson Center for four months in the same year. She also served as a Research Assistant at the Teaching, Research & International Policy (TRIP) Project from 2017 to 2018, and as a Public Sector Advisory Associate at Grant Thornton LLP from 2018 to 2020.