Arielle McKenzie

Arielle McKenzie is a co-founder and CEO of Grasshopper Kids, an Edtech startup backed by notable investors including Techstars and Goodwater Capital since 2021. Previously, McKenzie served as the Head of Digital at CT Group, where organizational support was provided to navigate complex regulatory challenges through digital strategies. McKenzie contributed as a Digital Strategist during the 2016 Australian Federal Election, playing a key role in the re-election of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. In the same year, McKenzie was the Director of E-Commerce for Senator Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign, successfully raising millions in small donations. Prior roles include Marketing Manager at Global Chamber and Software Project Manager at Sitewire, where project management processes were enhanced. McKenzie holds a degree in Business and Sociology from Arizona State University.