MacKenzie Ayers

Mackenzie Ayers has a strong background in the education sector, with experience in policy, advocacy, community engagement, and operations management. Mackenzie is currently working at KIPP Public Schools Northern California as the Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement, where they are responsible for supporting the organization's political and advocacy strategy, building relationships with school districts, and ensuring charter renewals for all schools. Prior to this, Ayers worked at Success Academy Charter Schools, where they held various roles such as Regional Director, School and Operations Management, Business Operations Manager, Community Relations Manager, and Community Relations Coordinator. In these roles, they demonstrated their ability to lead teams, manage school operations, and develop community relationships. Notably, Ayers founded Success Academy Hudson Yards, a lab-site school that showcased the network's unique instructional model to educators worldwide.

Mackenzie Ayers obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Psychology from UCLA, completing the program between 2011 and 2015. Following that, they pursued a Masters of Arts (M.A.) degree in Education Policy at Teachers College, Columbia University, from 2018 to 2020.