McKenzie R.

McKenzie R. is an experienced professional in change management and training and development, currently serving as a Change Management Practitioner at Hormel Foods since June 2025. Prior to this role, McKenzie spent over four years as the Training & Development Manager at Innovance Inc., where responsibilities included leading onboarding and continuing education for over 450 employee-owners and managing the Wellness Committee. McKenzie has also held various roles at Iowa State University, including Academic Advisor, where strategies were developed to support underrepresented chemistry students, and Graduate Assistant for New Student Programs, focusing on orientation for incoming students. Previous experiences include positions at South Dakota State University, Daktronics, and STRASBURG CARE CENTER. McKenzie holds a Master's degree in Student Affairs from Iowa State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from South Dakota State University.