Makenna graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and minors in Healthcare Ethics and Faith Justice studies. She completed her MBA with a concentration in healthcare administration in '26 while working as the graduate Assistant for the Institute of Clinical Bioethics. Makenna is now beginning her studies to obtain her Doctorate in Bioethics from Loyola Chicago. She is looking forward to continuing her work with the health promoter programs and research projects within the Institute while also gaining exposure in Bioethics under Father Peter Clark's guidance.