Staff Spotlight – MacKenzie Bennett

January 24, 2025
MacKenzie Bennett

MacKenzie Bennett, Recruitment and Admissions Specialist

Meet MacKenzie Bennett

We’re excited to spotlight MacKenzie Bennett, our Recruitment and Admissions Specialist here at Washington County Community College. For the past year and a half, MacKenzie has been an essential part of our team. Her day-to-day responsibilities involve reaching out to prospective students, schools, guidance counselors, and businesses across the state of Maine. She schedules in-person meetings at high schools, career fairs, and festivals to inform students about what WCCC has to offer and help guide them through the admissions process. 

 

What She Loves Most About WCCC 

MacKenzie enjoys meeting new people and helping students navigate their future educational paths. She finds it rewarding to be part of their journey and to share the benefits of continuing their education at WCCC. 

 

Life Beyond Work 

When she’s not working, MacKenzie enjoys reading historical fiction. Her favorite author is Kristin Hannah, and her favorite book is The Nightingale. She also loves spending time with her two pets: Thumper, her Great Pyrenees, and Sox, her cat. 

Three Words to Describe MacKenzie 

Organized, Outgoing, Confident.

Always Here to Help

MacKenzie wants students and faculty to know that she is always available to answer any questions, whether they’re about general information or specific programs at WCCC. Feel free to reach out — she’s here to help!

Looking Toward the Future 

Looking ahead, MacKenzie’s goal is to expand outreach efforts, she’s passionate about encouraging prospective students to make WCCC their next step in their academic journey. 

Thank You, MacKenzie! 

Thank you, MacKenzie, for your dedication in helping students discover all that WCCC has to offer. We appreciate you!