In 2018, Cameron McKenzie interned as a Schaeffer Fellow for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the Office of Electric Reliability. He graduated from Princeton University in 2019 with degrees in chemical and biological engineering.
Cameron earned a certificate in Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use from the Yale School of the Environment’s Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative. He went on to serve as an AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Following his AmeriCorps year, Cameron enrolled in the Yale University School of Environment to complete a master’s degree in forest science.
After completing his graduate degree, Cameron was a 2023 recipient of the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), the Federal Government’s premier leadership development program. As a PMF, Cameron serves as a Community Engagement Specialist for the U.S. Forest Service, fostering public relationships and promoting awareness of the agency’s needs, services, and funding opportunities.
Cameron has remained very involved with the Schaeffer Fellows program, serving as an Alumni Ambassador for two summers, meeting with the Fellows 1:1 and hosting a virtual discussion about pursuing graduate school.
“The Schaeffer Fellowship provided me the invaluable opportunity to affirm my professional commitment to serving the public and jumpstart my career in government service. Through its service, networking, and mentorship opportunities, the Schaeffer Fellowship equipped me with the skills and experiences I needed to be successful as a leader in government service.”