Emerson Fellow
Mackenzie Aime
25th Class, 2018-2019
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Mackenzie graduated from Emory University in 2018 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, focused on food justice, and a minor in anthropology. Her senior honors thesis, about nonprofit staff perceptions on the progress and inclusion of the Southeastern food movement, was inspired by her time with various nonprofits working on issues such as food access, farming, childhood nutrition, food assistance programs, and farmers markets. During her time with the Wholesome Wave Georgia, Mackenzie compiled and analyzed customer information for the organization’s annual program report on the use of their SNAP doubling program at farmers markets. She was also fortunate to work with a team of scholars and practitioners to develop Atlanta’s Food Roadmap Report which analyzed data regarding Atlanta residents’ health, food access, community vitality, and income disparity indicators across the city.
Field placement: Reconnecting McDowell
Welch, West Virginia