Mackenzie Brauer
About Mackenzie Brauer
Mackenzie Brauer is an Account Executive at BioRender in Toronto, Ontario, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in molecular biology and extensive experience in account management and teaching, she is dedicated to enhancing scientific communication through visual tools.
Work at BioRender
Mackenzie Brauer has been serving as an Account Executive at BioRender since 2022. In this role, she focuses on promoting the platform's capabilities to enhance scientific communication through visuals. Her responsibilities include educating researchers on the effective use of BioRender for creating scientific figures, thereby facilitating better collaboration across research teams.
Previous Experience
Before joining BioRender, Mackenzie Brauer held several positions in the field of account management and education. She worked at Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc. (ACD/Labs) as an Account Manager from 2021 to 2022 and previously as an Inside Account Manager from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Ryerson University from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to the academic development of students.
Education and Expertise
Mackenzie Brauer earned a Master of Molecular Science from Ryerson University, where she studied Molecular Biology from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Honours Chemistry with a Minor in Life Science at the Royal Military College of Canada from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background supports her passion for science communication and her advocacy for the standardization of scientific communication.
Background in the Canadian Armed Forces
Mackenzie Brauer served as a Naval Warfare Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces from 2013 to 2019. During her six years of service, she was stationed in Kingston, Ontario, and Esquimalt, British Columbia. This experience provided her with a unique perspective on teamwork and leadership, which she applies in her current role.
Advocacy and Passion for Science Communication
Mackenzie Brauer is passionate about improving scientific communication globally. She advocates for the standardization of scientific communication practices and focuses on enabling figure collaboration among research teams. Her efforts include promoting the use of BioRender as a tool to address the challenges faced in creating effective scientific figures.