Meet the Team

In 2022, The MNK Legacy Project was founded to continue the legacy of Makenna Karmie by five deeply-impacted friends. Our goal: to further Makenna’s active love and transformative presence by partnering with communities and people nationwide.

We each knew Makenna in different ways, and we’re united in the exciting mission of continuing her legacy.

Lauren Aten

Director of Visual Content

Contact: lauren@themnklegacyproject.com

Paige Yoder

Director of Programs and Services

Contact: paige@themnklegacyproject.com

Julia Kontur

Director of Communications

Contact: julia@themnklegacyproject.com

Derek Taylor

Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships

Contact: derek@themnklegacyproject.com

Tania Marrah

Director of Partner Experience

Contact: tania@themnklegacyproject.com