MacKenzie is a Florida native who works as a Climate Justice Director for Florida Rising.
He works to build towards a future based on the principles of climate justice and just transition to ensure our Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities are leading and not left behind as we develop solutions for the climate crisis. He believes that by addressing the problems through a climate justice lens we can transition towards a more equitable and stronger future where our environment and local systems can contribute to the health and well-being of our communities.