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Mackenzie Allen is a communications leader and Senior Associate Director in APCO’s Chicago office, bringing two decades of experience helping organizations navigate complex media environments and implement integrated communications strategies that elevate visibility, strengthen reputation and drive meaningful audience engagement. She has built deep expertise across health care, food and nutrition and association management.
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Today, Mackenzie’s work extends into AI solutions and strategy, where she helps organizations harness advanced insights to protect reputation, anticipate emerging risks and opportunities and operate with greater confidence. She partners with clients to translate complex intelligence and AI-driven signals into clear, actionable guidance, empowering leaders to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex environment.
Before joining APCO, Mackenzie served as director of strategic communications at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, where she led national media and public relations efforts and oversaw the organization’s spokesperson program. She also directed editorial strategy for the Academy’s consumer and professional websites.
Her earlier roles in trade journalism, corporate internal communications and consulting for media, event, manufacturing and aerospace organizations have contributed to a broad, multi-sector foundation shaping her ability to translate complex subjects into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
Mackenzie also maintains strong ties to the U.S. startup, hard tech, and manufacturing communities in the Midwest, bringing an informed perspective on innovation, disruption, and emerging industries to her client work.
She holds a Master of Arts in English with a concentration in American literature, a Master of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.