Mackenzie has studied and worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years. From Napa Valley to New York City, including a stint in Argentina, she has gained experience working for celebrity chefs, 100-point winemakers, and mom-and-pop shops. Her passion for food and wine has led to her current role as General Manager at Casino Mine Ranch Winery in Plymouth, California. She also loves graphic design, floral arranging, and an early morning workout as part of her triathlon training. Mackenzie and her husband Brad Cecchi own two restaurants; and they live with their daughter, Wallis, in Fair Oaks, California.