Mary Beth McKenzie
Portland
Summary
Environmental Policy graduate student with experience in qualitative policy research, cross-sector collaboration, and project coordination in climate and environmental justice contexts. Skilled in synthesizing complex legislative and technical information into clear, actionable insights, and communicating findings to nonprofit and public audiences, with a focused interest in climate policy, governance, and carbon markets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Analyst
NAVEX Global, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate, timely processing of contracts and invoices in compliance with organizational requirements.
- Reviewed and interpreted contractual terms to support account onboarding, reporting accuracy, and process compliance.
Climate Corps Fellow
AmeriCorps
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Co-led a cohort of 13 fellows across seven concurrent climate and environmental justice projects, identifying best practices to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Conducted qualitative research on nonprofit climate and environmental justice initiatives to support outreach and collaboration efforts.
- Co-developed and delivered a grant writing training program and contributed to climate focused research on agricultural production impacts.
- Assisted in planning and executing a statewide climate convening, engaging nonprofits, agencies, and community organizations.
Education
Master Public Policy - Environmental Policy
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies & Climate Change
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2022
Skills
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Project coordination
- Qualitative policy research
- Technical and policy writing
- Policy analysis
Projects
Master of Public Policy Capstone Project, Oregon State University
- Conducted qualitative policy research for a multi-state analysis of institutional governance and legislative norms.
- Co-authored a collaborative research report synthesizing qualitative and quantitative findings.
- Applied governance and institutional analysis to assess policy credibility and implementation effectiveness.
- Presented research findings to academic and nonprofit audiences, translating technical analysis for non-academic stakeholders.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Analyst
NAVEX Global, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Climate Corps Fellow
AmeriCorps
07.2022 - 08.2023
Master Public Policy - Environmental Policy
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies & Climate Change
Western Michigan University