Mackenzie Scharenberg is currently the Senior Geologist at Carbonvert, a startup focusing on carbon capture and storage (CCS) project development. Mackenzie has been working in the CCS industry conducting geologic characterization efforts and developing UIC Class VI permits in a variety of geographic locations since 2015. Prior to joining Carbonvert, Mackenzie served as a geoscientist and project manager on DOE-funded and commercial CCS projects at Battelle Memorial Institute and Advanced Resources International. Mackenzie received her Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from Ohio State.