Adam MacKenzie

Hoping to someday work in executive jobs in both the public and private sectors, I've spent the last 3 years working in the Executive Council Office on PEI, as the CEO for the UPEI Student Union, and as the Ministerial Assistant to the Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land & Communities. Over this time, I've built an intense understanding of government and governance, learned how to best oversee operations and provide strategic direction, and have kept a practice of being able to connect with stakeholders to ensure the best possible product.

Special Olympics PEI (2016 - 2021)

Volunteer for the YouthMultiSport program.

Duties included supervising athletes and setting up/tearing down activities. 

Councillor, Premier's Youth Council (April 2021 - April 2023)

In April of 2021, I was appointed to be a member of the Premier's Youth Council. 

This role entails working together with a group of diverse, young and capable Islanders from across the Province to support the government with projects related to youth and be and advocated for all Islanders aged 16-29.

Councillor, UPEI Student Union (October 2020 - April 2022, October 2023 - Present)

I was elected as First Year Representative in 2020, then as Senate Representative in March 2021, prior to taking on the role as President & CEO. In October 2023, I was again elected as Senate Representative.

Duties include sitting on the UPEI Student Union's Council and attending UPEI Senate meetings, and representing the UPEI student body at both.

Valedictorian, Charlottetown Rural High School (2020)

Charlottetown Rural Student Council President (2019-2020)

• UPEI Student Union Councillor of the Year - April 2021
• Charlottetown Rural High School CSLC (Canadian Student Leadership Conference) Delegate - September 2018
• Charlottetown Rural High School CSLC Delegate - September 2019