Makenzi Dunstan (she/they) administers Arts & History’s publicly funded opportunities, including the annual Arts & History Grant program, the Cultural Ambassador program, the Boise City Writer-in-Residence program, and other publicly funded initiatives. 

A member of the Communications Team, Makenzi supports the James Castle House and Erma Hayman House with content creation for websites, social media, and YouTube. She also coordinates outreach efforts and collaborates with community partners to expand professional development services that strengthen Boise’s cultural sector.

Makenzi holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education from Boise State University and previously taught in the Nampa School District, where she contributed to district-wide curriculum development for English Language Arts. A lifelong learner, she is a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation and has served in education and outreach roles with the City of Boise since 2018.

An avid tennis player and occasional rock climber, Makenzi loves speculative fiction, spontaneous dance parties, and making people laugh—especially her husband. Her infectious personality and insatiable curiosity draw in people from all ages and walks of life, making her a natural leader and true collaborator.

CONTACT MAKENZI
mdunstan@cityofboise.org, 208-608-7793