Makenzi is a proud alum of the University of Georgia, where her adventure began far from her sunny Florida roots. Driven by both athletics and academics, she found her stride on the University of Georgia's Track & Field team as a competitive 400m hurdler. It was there that Makenzi honed her resilience and drive—traits that would later become cornerstones of her career and personal ethos.

After earning her degree in marketing, Makenzi ventured int...