McKenzie, born in California, moved to Bloomington, Indiana with her family when she was 12 years old. A 2014 graduate of Indiana University, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She’s always had a passion for working with children, serving as an assistant pre-school teacher and ice skating instructor while she attended IU. Her interest in working with children grew even more as she completed a semester-long internship at Children’s Therapy Center in Bloomington. Hoping to continue meaningful work with children, she found her place when she joined the Kids Count team in 2015. In her personal time, McKenzie loves spending time with her husband and daughter. She still likes to figure skate when her schedule permits.