Mackenzie McGrath

Experience

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  Rwandan International Criminal Tribunal

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Researcher

  - Gathered evidence for an UN prosecutor at the Rwandan Criminal Tribunal and facilitated the indictment of a Hutu war criminal.

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  American Red Cross

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Community Outreach/Disaster Lead

  I led outreach initiatives to promote disaster awareness, preparedness efforts, and response protocols and collaborated with partners to streamline service delivery.

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  Church World Service

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  Refugee Caseworker

  As a Refugee Caseworker, I provided resettlement support to refugees fleeing war and conflict across Africa. Additionally, I coordinate medical and protection services for at-risk refugees, ensuring their safety and well-being during the resettlement process. This role entail 75% field based travel mostly to refugee camps or urban settlements in East and Southern Africa.

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  USAID

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  As a Foreign Service Officer for USAID, I played a pivotal role in designing and managing humanitarian aid and development programs worldwide, with a particular focus on Asia and Africa. Some notable achievements include:- Led the strategic development of USAID/Central Asia’s regional strategy from 2015 to 2020.- Designed seven major programs in Central Asia and effectively managed a $100 million portfolio- Successfully trained and managed project design teams comprising over 30 staff members - Served as the Corporate Social Responsibility Working Group Lead in Kazakhstan, contributing to impactful initiatives in the region. Show less

  • US Foreign Service Officer- Project Development Officer

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  • US Foreign Service Officer

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
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  Enso LLC

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2018

  Founder and CEO

  Enso LLC, a consultancy dedicated to international aid and development, provided comprehensive services to organizations striving for positive global impact. In my role, I served multiple clients committed to fostering positive social change, including International Development Enterprises, Mercy Corps, Myanmar Peace Center/DAI and Causal Design.Highlights:At the Myanmar Peace Center (2015-2016) I supported the design of Myanmar’s first nationwide peace talks with 700 stakeholders, including armed ethnic groups, policymakers, the military, and civil society and served as an advisor to a Presidential appointee on issues related to writing, political dialogue, and negotiations.Inclusive Global Leadership Program (IGLI) (2018) - Co-founded IGLI at the University of Denver. IGLI advances the role of women in leading movements related to peace, security, justice, and human rights across the globe.At International Development Enterprises (2018) I served as the Business and Operations Director overseeing operations for 5 country offices - Burkina Faso, Ghana, Cambodia, Mozambique, and Vietnam. Programs were focused on strengthening social enterprise, agriculture, water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives. Show less

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  Women's Regional Network

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Senior Advisor

  - Coordinated policy and advocacy events to drive founder and membervisibility, including representation at the United Nations, United States Institutefor Peace, CNN, Devex, and Voices of America- Managed grant efforts, including with the Association for Women’s Rights inDevelopment, National Endowment for Democracy, Urgent Action Fund,Channel Foundation and more- Supported development of multiple policy briefs, urgent action appeals, research studies, etc.

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  First Descents

  May 2018 - now

  🌍 Strategic Program Leadership:Successfully oversee all programming, outdoor adventure programs, and community-based initiatives, positively impacting the lives of 10,000 young adults.🤝 Partnership Management:Lead partnership and recruitment strategies with a focus on closing the gap to reach more disproportionately affected populations, establishing meaningful connections with 500+ medical and patient advocacy institutions and 2,000+ healthcare influencers.👥 Team Management:Manage a dynamic department of 50-70 staff, including full-time, seasonal, and part-time employees nationwide, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture with a mission to bridge disparities in healthcare access.🏡 Property Development:Spearhead the programmatic development of FD's property, overseeing the successful establishment of a ~$15M build, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in alignment with organizational goals.📊 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Excellence:Direct FD's monitoring, evaluation, and research efforts, establishing key partnerships, including collaborations with the National Institutes of Health, contributing valuable insights and data to address healthcare disparities.📈 Strategic Growth Initiatives:Manage programmatic growth within priority service demographics, ensuring initiatives are tailored to close the gap in reaching disproportionately affected populations, such as caregivers, healthcare workers and young adults with MS.🌐 Global Affiliation Leadership:Successfully oversee FD's global affiliate model, playing a key role in supporting the establishment of a collaborative partner in Europe, enhancing the organization's global reach and influence.👩‍⚕️ Board Management:Manage FD's 6-person Medical Advisory Board and 20-person medical review team, guiding the organization with insights from esteemed medical professionals. Show less

  • Vice President of Programs

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Director of Programs

    May 2018 - Jan 2022