• OTD, Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, 2012
• BS, Health Sciences, Creighton University, 2012

• Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid USA
• Bioness Integrated Therapy Systems (BITS) Certified Clinician, Bioness
• LSVT BIG Certified, LSVT Global
• Licensed Occupational Therapist, South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Certified Event Coordinator, CarFit
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Lymphology Association of North America
• Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of Iowa
• Board Certified Occupational Therapist, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

• Engaging the Senses: Investigating Multi-Sensory Environment for Enhanced Learning & Clinical Practice, University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences Research and Scholarship Seed Grant, (2025 - 2026)
• Virtually OT: Incorporating Virtual Reality into Occupational Therapy Education , Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee, (2025 - 2025)
• Using Occupations to Promote Emotional-Cognitive Regulation in Persons with Parkinson Disease, USD School of Health Sciences Research Committee, (2024 - 2025)
• CTL Technology Grant: Molding Future OTs with Updated Splinting Technology, USD's Center for Teaching and Learning, (2023 - 2024)
• CTL Travel Grant, USD's Center for Teaching and Learning, (2022 - 2023)
• Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee Technology Grant: Visible Body Courseware, Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee, (2021 - 2022)
• Health Utilization and Needs of Caregivers, USD School of Health Sciences Research Committee, (2021 - 2022)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Hebert, Karen, and Lee, Alison C.. Emotional Impact of Changes in Activity Participation in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, 1-19. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 2025. (DOI: 10.1080/0164212x.2025.2453535)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Hebert, Karen R., and Lee, Alison C.. Emotional Impact of Changes in Activity Participation in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, 1-19. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 2025. (DOI: 10.1080/0164212x.2025.2453535)
• Nissen, Ranelle, McHugh, Jessica, Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Lucas Molitor, Whitney, and Naber, Allison. A Retrospective Study of Healthcare Needs of Unpaid Caregivers in the United States , 1-16. Vol. 12, Iss. 3 Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2024. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2217)
• Genzlinger, Macey, and Feldhacker, Mackenzie. Occupational Therapy’s Opportunity to Impact Care at the End of Life, 24-28. Vol. 4, Iss. 1 Student Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2024. (DOI: 10.46409/001.pygh3803)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie. Book Review of Physical Agent Modalities: Theory and Application for the Occupational Therapist (Third Edition), 169-171. Vol. 38, Iss. 1 Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 2024. (DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2023.2267132)
• Hebert, Karen, and Feldhacker, Mackenzie. Daily Emotional Experiences in Persons with Parkinson Disease: Relations to Subjective Cognitive Complaints and Quality of Life, 17. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics , 2023. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2023.2297720)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, and Feldhacker, Diana R.. Active Learning and Occupational Therapy Theory: A Mixed Methods Study of a Course Redesign. Vol. 6, Iss. 4 Richmond, KY: Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2022.
• Ikiugu, Moses, Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Schneider, Jenae, and Wangberg, Rebecca. Mental health and well-being of informal caregivers for adults with traumatic brain injury: A meta-analysis. Thorofare, New Jersey: Annals of International Occupational Therapy, 2021.
• Lohman, Helene , Coppard, Brenda M., and Raber, Mackenzie. Orthotic Intervention for Nerve Injuries. In Introduction to Orthotics: A Clinical Reasoning & Problem-Solving Approach, 293-323. Iss. 4th Elsevier Mosby, 2015.

• Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, University of South Dakota, 2025
• Volunteer of the Month (State of Iowa), AARP Driver Safety Program, 2024
• Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, USD School of Health Sciences, 2024
• Student-Nominated Outstanding Faculty Award, USD School of Health Sciences, 2024
• Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, University of South Dakota, 2024
• Early Career Teaching Excellence Award for Commitment to Student-Centered Learning, USD School of Health Sciences, 2020

• Lucas Molitor, Whitney, and Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Developing an Occupation-Focused Experiential Learning Activity to “Escape the Norm” of Assessment and Optimize Learning, Teamwork, and Metacognition. Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Charlotte, NC. (November 09, 2024)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, and Weinandt, Mandie, Optimizing Engagement with Neurological Foundations of Occupation Using Principles of Active Learning. Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Charlotte, NC. (November 08, 2024)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Growth in Grading: Insights & Strategies for Meaningful Grading Practices & Student Feedback. Presented at the New Educator Mentorship Program Monthly Meeting, Online. (February 06, 2024)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Using Principles of Active Learning to Maximize Engagement with Neuroanatomy. Presented at the Lilly Conference San Diego: Teaching for Active and Engaged Learning, San Diego, CA. (January 05, 2024)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, and Lucas Molitor, Whitney, “Escaping” the Norm: Designing Evaluation to Optimize the Student Experience. Presented at the Lilly Conference San Diego: Teaching for Active and Engaged Learning, San Diego, CA. (January 05, 2024)
• Hebert, Karen, and Feldhacker, Mackenzie, The experience of daily emotions in Person's with Parkinson Disease. Presented at the USD Geriatrics Symposium, Sioux Falls, SD. (November 2023)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, A Perpetual Gift: Impactful Advice Received as a Novice Educator. Presented at the The Teaching Professor Online Conference, Online. (October 26, 2023)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Addressing Quality of Life Issues for Occupational Therapy Clients with Lymphedema. Presented at the AOTA Inspire 2023, Kansas City, Missouri. (April 21, 2023)
• Nissen, Ranelle, McHugh, Jessica, Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Lucas Molitor, Whitney, and Naber, Allison, Analysis of the Utilization and Needs of Caregivers in the United States . Presented at the AOTA Inspire 2023, Kansas City, Missouri. (April 21, 2023)
• Hebert, Karen, and Feldhacker, Mackenzie, The Role of Emotional Experiences and Cognition on Occupational Performance in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Presented at the AOTA Inspire 2023, Kansas City, Missouri. (April 21, 2023)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, and Genzlinger, Macey , Promoting Occupational Therapy Involvement in End-of-Life Care Through Advocacy and Education. Presented at the AOTA Inspire 2023, Kansas City, Missouri. (April 20, 2023)
• Paitz, Mallary, and Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Utilizing Hippotherapy and Equine-Assisted Activities to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice. Presented at the AOTA Inspire 2023, Kansas City, Missouri. (April 20, 2023)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, Active Learning and Occupational Therapy Theory: A Course Redesign. Presented at the Lilly Conference San Diego: Teaching for Active and Engaged Learning, San Diego, CA. (January 05, 2023)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, and Feldhacker, Diana R., Active Learning and Occupational Therapy Theory: A Mixed Methods Study of a Course Redesign. Presented at the AOTA Education Summit 2022, Orlando, FL. (December 07, 2022)
• Feldhacker, Mackenzie, and Feldhacker, Diana R., Active Learning and Occupational Therapy Theory: A Mixed Methods Study of a Course Redesign. Presented at the AOTA Inspire 2022, San Antonio, Texas. (April 01, 2022)