“Dialogue across Difference: Healing the world one conversation at a time”
McKenzie Wren is a skilled facilitator who honors the power of community to solve its own problems. Her particular areas of focus are helping businesses and non-profits create cultures of collaboration and inclusion. Through her independent practice called Culture on Purpose, McKenzie helps groups and organizations increase their sense of community specifically by assisting with communication flow and increasing engagement. She brings an asset-based approach to all that she does and uses collaborative and participatory tools to make sure all voices are heard. She excels in helping teams and coalitions thrive by supporting participants in creating shared vision and processes. Underlying all of her work is a commitment to social justice and racial equity. Her work around diversity, inclusion and equity is rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s expression of the Beloved Community.
McKenzie earned her master’s degree from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health where she also taught students on leadership and community engagement. She is VP of membership of the Southeast Association of Facilitators, Director of Education at National Association of Women Business Owners and President of Congregation Bet Haverim where she also sings in the chorus. She is passionate about her family, gluten free chocolate chip cookies and her electric bicycle.
- Facilitator: Robert Stewart
- Musician: William Chelton