Cara MacKenzie

Background

About Cara MacKenzie

Systems-level thinker with a talent for program development. Skilled writer and editor with ample experience grant writing and writing collaboratively. Diligent researcher with a high level of attention to detail and a strong ability to synthesize findings. Public outreach, engagement, and education experience. Seven years’ experience in the environmental sector working both in academia and for environmental NGOs. Has developed and facilitated workplace training on trans inclusivity employment best practices. Trained in Project Management; Virtual Facilitation; Evaluation; Public Policy; and Leadership. Habitat restoration, monitoring, and research experience in various freshwater and coastal ecosystems including streams, lakes, freshwater marshes, salt marshes, and the intertidal zone. Biomonitoring, microplastics, and paleolimnology research experience. BSc Environmental Science (minor Women's and Gender Studies) Mount Allison University. Values environmental justice, clean water, clean energy, and food security/sovereignty.