Mackenzie Goss has been named constituent relations specialist at the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepenurial Center (Iowa JPEC). She started her new position Dec. 5.

A native of Iowa City, Iowa, Goss earned an associate of arts degree from Kirkwood Community College in 2018 and a bachelor of business administration in marketing (concentration in analytics) from the University of Iowa in 2019.

In her role with Iowa JPEC, Goss will lead its alumni relations and engagement efforts and support private fundraising activities. Prior to joining Iowa JPEC, Goss was an academic clinical program management services associate in genetics and immunology in the University of Iowa Graduate College.

“I am excited for an opportunity to work with the Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and to make my way back to the Tippie College of Business,” Goss said. “The ability to connect current students with alumni is something I have always enjoyed, and I can’t wait to continue making those connections.”

Established in 1996, Iowa JPEC is the hub for entrepreneurship education and outreach at the University of Iowa.