Macie is a marketing major at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, with a focus on advertising strategies and a minor in Spanish. She discovered the internship at Encore Search Partners through LinkedIn while looking for a summer opportunity after her junior year. Her favorite part of the role is the opportunity for growth. She appreciates how Encore encourages independent thinking, research, and continuous skill building. From exploring creative strategies to analyzing performance data, she enjoys being part of a team that challenges her to learn and contribute in meaningful ways. She describes the culture as professional and competitive, yet supportive — where people genuinely push one another to improve and celebrate wins together. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, playing guitar, writing poetry, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.