McKenna Bertrand

McKenna Bertrand is an accomplished admissions and leadership professional serving as Assistant Director of Admissions at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Atlanta, Georgia. Since joining her previous school, South College, in 2023, she has progressed through several admissions roles, building expertise in student recruitment, team development, mentoring, and relationship-building. Her earlier experience includes leadership and operations positions with Via, C.H. Robinson, Alta Resources, and Splash Custom Pools & Spas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, combining her communication skills with a strong passion for helping others. McKenna is driven by a genuine passion for working with people and changing lives. She enjoys serving as a guiding light for others, helping students and colleagues recognize their potential and succeed while striving to leave a lasting positive impression on everyone she meets. Her strengths in communication, creative writing, community involvement, social media, admissions, and team leadership allow her to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build meaningful relationships. She also values personal growth and maintaining balance, recognizing the importance of creating a fulfilling life beyond her professional responsibilities. Outside of work, McKenna is an enthusiastic writer and reader with ambitions of eventually publishing two novels she has written. She enjoys reading multiple books at once, often alternating between audiobooks and hardcovers, and loves discovering new restaurants and exploring unfamiliar areas. She also enjoys swimming and making improvements to her home as she settles into her new space. At home, she shares her life with two female cats, ages 11 and 7. Through her career, creativity, and personal interests, McKenna continues to pursue a life centered on connection, growth, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.