Mackenzie Cox is a researcher with a breadth of academic and professional experience spanning the social sciences and design research. At Multistudio, she leads research initiatives that explore how design influences communities, collaborating across the firm to translate insights into actionable strategies for project teams and external partners. With a background in sociology, Mackenzie brings a human-centered perspective to understanding the relationships between people, place, and the built environment. Her work advances Multistudio’s exploration of the environmental, biological, and social factors that shape how people experience and interact with spaces.

Hollis + Miller Architects, Research Support, Kansas City, MO

Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, Graduate Research Assistant, Washington, DC

Hartford Institute for Religion Research, Research Assistant, Washington, DC

American Institutes for Research, Research Associate Intern, Washington, DC

Master of Arts, Sociology Research & Practice, American University

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Drury University