Mackenzie Johnson

As a Hudson Scholars Academic Counselor, Mackenzie helps students transition to HCCC and to form their identity as a student. In her regular meetings with students, she talks about major exploration, the transfer process, and registration while helping them define their goals. In her role as Senior Assistant Director, she works in program operations and development, implementing the systems and workflows that keeps Hudson Scholars effective and innovative. At the core, Mackenzie builds relationships with students, sharing stories about accomplishments and obstacles, all while setting up a path to success at the college and beyond.

Mackenzie joined HCCC in August 2021 as one of the founding Hudson Scholars Academic Counselors. Previously, she was an Academic Success Coach at Merrimack College, specializing in students on academic probation. While at HCCC, Mackenzie has presented at the First Year Experience Conference and the Community College Futures Assembly, where she was part of the team to win the 2023 Bellwether Award for Instructional Programs and Services. In 2023, Mackenzie received a new title of Senior Assistant Director for Program Operations and Development.