Educational Project Coordinator, Office of Early Childhood & Wise Start

Office: EDHS 106

Phone: (662) 241-6386

About Mackenzie

Mackenzie Pearce serves as Educational Project Coordinator for the Office of Early Childhood and the Wise Start initiative within the Center for Education Support (CES) at Mississippi University for Women. In this role, she manages daily operations of early childhood programming, supports the Excel by 5 certification process for Columbus-Lowndes County, and fosters collaboration among educators, families, and community partners to strengthen local early learning systems.

Mackenzie brings a background in nonprofit development, policy, and community engagement to her work. Before joining The W, she served with the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, Vote Run Lead, and the Mississippi Senate Study Group on Women, Children, and Families. These experiences strengthened her commitment to elevating overlooked voices and connecting people and resources to support communities.

Known to her CES team as “the last Girl Scout,” Mackenzie can often be found on the first floor of EDHS finding creative solutions to the day’s challenges while singing along to her latest Spotify playlist. She takes pride in keeping the first floor smiling and laughing, no matter how busy the week gets.

Outside of work, Mackenzie enjoys cheering on her favorite football and basketball teams, reading, and attending trivia nights with friends. She can also frequently be found walking around campus with her standard Goldendoodle, Walter—although Walter may be the one doing the walking!

Education

B.S., Political Science (Nonprofit Advocacy) — Mississippi University for Women

Professional and Community Involvement

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Mississippi Early Childhood Association (MsECA)
Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC)