From the heartland, MaKenzi Holt

MaKenzi Holt is a native Kansan who is very compassionate and caring about everyone in her life. She loves her family and the children of the day care center she works for.

Holt loves traveling and the outdoors. When she was a little, she went to the Grand Canyon. Recently, she came back from Disney world in Orlando, Florida with her mom.

Holt loves reading and listening to country music. She is currently reading "the girl on train" by Paula Hawkins. She also loves listening to a local radio station called country legends 94.5 FM.

Holt used to study education to be a teacher but she changed her mind after planning her sister's wedding. Her love of planning and coordinating sparked her interest in public relations. She is now a senior pursuing a degree in mass media with emphasis in public relations and looking forward for a career in event planning when she graduates.