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McKenzie Conrad

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Senior Communications Specialist

Communications

Bio

A lifelong advocate for civil liberties, McKenzie (Kenzie) Conrad views her work as a way to connect people, mobilize communities, and ignite progress. With a background that bridges policy and messaging, she has worked both to translate complex debates at the Statehouse under multiple administrations and to lead content strategy in the legal field. Those experiences showed her how clear, intentional communication can shape public understanding and influence the policies that govern our lives. At the ACLU of Indiana, she brings that expertise to advancing the organization’s mission of defending rights and expanding freedoms for all.

Kenzie holds a B.S. in Arts Management and Law and Public Policy and is pursuing her Master of Public Affairs at Indiana University. Outside of work, she is active in local arts initiatives, passionate about climate and animal advocacy, and enjoys traveling and reading.

Featured Work

News & Commentary
Dark Cells Blog Cover

"It Felt Hopeless, Like You Were Going to Die” — The Abuse in Miami Correctional Facility’s Dark Cells

What 31 lawsuits and $1.2 million in settlements reveal about the dangerous conditions inside this state prison
News & Commentary
Redistricting
  • Voting Rights

Winning the Redistricting Fight, and What That Says About People Power in Indiana

The most troubling bills from the 2026 legislative session fit into broader national trends, but one win made it clear that Indiana can organize and resist: the defeat of mid-cycle gerrymandering.