Episode 55: Breaking Barriers with Mackenzie Riley – DEI, Mindfulness and Nonprofit Lessons

This week, The Nonprofit Insider Podcast welcomes Mackenzie Riley, a dynamic community leader and DEI advocate based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mackenzie has carved an inspiring career in nonprofit management, workforce development, and community engagement, collaborating with organizations like Border Angels and Habitat for Humanity to create real, lasting change.

In this episode, Mackenzie shares her thoughts on the current state of DEI in America, nonprofit mindfulness and the motivations that keep her grounded and inspired. She also delivers a fantastic #NonprofitHorrorStory that perfectly captures the challenges and realities of working in this space.

We go deep into the lessons Mackenzie would share with her younger self, her mission to bridge gaps in education and workforce development, and her strategies for building partne ...