MaKenzie Fockler

In the context of our complex and sometimes chaotic world, MaKenzie looks forward to exploring what creates hope and resilience in others. As she draws on her interest in feminism and religion, and her progressive political values, MaKenzie wishes to explore these subjects in relation to the experience of hope. She is excited to take a step outside of her field of engineering to explore a range of globally relevant topics. She also hope that this opportunity will help her grow into a more well-rounded individual who is capable of collaborating with a broader spectrum of people. This experience will also serve as a strong foundation for her future career in international development. MaKenzie hopes to travel to Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar.

Alumni Reflections

What is a favorite memory from your Bonderman?

“One of my favorite memories from my Bonderman experience was spending Christmas in a small village in Kenya with a family. It was really interesting seeing how the community celebrated Christmas and their annual festival. We watched a lot of dancing, played games, and cooked a lot of food I’d never had before. I still stay in touch with my host years later.”

What are you doing now?

“I left my engineering job to travel! I’ve been traveling through SE Asia and Central/South America for over a year now. I will soon be getting more scuba certifications to work in the dive industry for a while.”

Makenzie Fockler on her Bonderman