McKenna is an associate in Chicago office of Baretz+Brunelle, working with top law firms and financial services providers to support their strategic communications initiatives. Before joining Baretz+Brunelle, McKenna interned at the BerlinRosen communications agency, where she supported the technology and innovation team, working with climate tech clients to conduct market research and competitive analyses, draft media communications, and secure speaking opportunities.
McKenna graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in advertising and a minor in business foundations. During her time at UT, McKenna was a member of several public relations-focused student organizations, such as the UT chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the school’s student-run PR agency.