Mackenzie Forgacs
About Mackenzie Forgacs
Mackenzie Forgacs is an Associate in the Recovery Division at Hagerty Consulting, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia Southern University and has experience in emergency management, including roles at FEMA and Greenville County Emergency Management.
Work at Hagerty
Mackenzie Forgacs currently serves as an Associate in the Recovery Division at Hagerty Consulting. She has been in this role since 2022. Her responsibilities include supporting recovery efforts and contributing to various projects within the division. Hagerty Consulting specializes in emergency management and recovery services, providing expertise to clients in need of assistance during and after disasters.
Education and Expertise
Mackenzie Forgacs holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Emergency Management from Columbia Southern University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Grand Valley State University, completing her degree from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background equips her with knowledge and skills relevant to emergency management and public administration.
Background
Mackenzie Forgacs has a background in emergency management, having worked in various roles that enhance her expertise in the field. She served as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Greenville County Emergency Management from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she gained experience as a Student Pathways Intern at FEMA in 2019, where she worked for three months in Bothell, Washington. These positions have contributed to her understanding of emergency response and recovery processes.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Mackenzie Forgacs has contributed to emergency management initiatives in different capacities. Her role as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator involved coordinating preparedness efforts, while her internship at FEMA provided her with practical experience in federal emergency management operations. These experiences have helped shape her professional development in the recovery and emergency management sectors.