meet the dream team
Kindness is our super power
What happens when you combine a team of talented women and set them loose in a home filled with treasures? Magic. That’s what. We’re super good at making each and every item we sell look its best, getting the right buyers to line up to bid and handing things off to new owners with an unmatched level of service. Our goal is a seamless experience from photoshoot to pick up (and beyond).
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Our Team
It takes a village and this village is the best in the business.
Katie MacKenzie
Owner
Katie has always been keenly interested in old things, starting with literature and history, and later scouring antique shops for treasures. The reselling bug started with college textbooks, morphed into children’s resale and later turned into a successful eBay side hustle. She started Bird’s Nest Auctions in July 2020 in the interest of building a family friendly work schedule. In addition to raising two boys with her history teacher husband and running things at Bird’s Nest, Katie is busy building up her chicken empire and dreaming of one day building a combo greenhouse/cattery.
Hilary Walsh
Auction Manager
Hilary grew up frequenting auctions and antique shops with her parents, and ended up working at an auction for her first job! After obtaining her Bachelors degree and working in higher education for several years, Hilary found her way back to the auction world via Katie and Bird’s Nest Auctions in 2022. Nowadays, she loves helping homeowners discover the treasures they didn’t know they had, and building connections with both clients and customers alike.
Meegan Bibel
Auction Manager
Meegan joined the Bird’s Nest team in late 2022. She brings a background in photography and a passion for all things vintage. Meegan loves to tackle basements and attics, uncovering forgotten treasures. With her boundless energy and excellent sense of humor, Meegan keeps the team going on long photoshoot days. She’s also our resident expert on books, linens and Corningware.
Sue Antinoro
Auction Assistant
Sue is a seasoned online seller, having two decades of experience in platforms like eBay, Amazon, and Marketplace. With a flair for social media, online research skills, and a knack for administrative tasks, she navigates the digital landscape with ease. In her downtime, she indulges in her passion for landscape photography and ocean-themed activities. She also cherishes every moment spent with her children, who never fail to spark uncontrollable laughter and happiness, both literally and in her heart.
Heather Noonan
Auction Assistant
Heather found birds nest auctions by a little twist of fate on the craigslist “gigs” page in early October following the close of her gardening season. The gig not so slowly turned into rewarding and fun filled days with the amazing woman that make up the birds nest team. She loves meeting new people, hearing their stories and being a small part of their life transitions. She is a lover of art, vintage and antiques. Her camera roll is always full. In her off time you can find her at the ocean, in the garden, traveling, playing music with friends and being an aunty to her amazing niece and nephew.
Cassie Wise
Auction Assistant
Cassie is a passionate singer-songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate who grew up trash picking and attending local auctions with her mother. From a young age, she has been keen to learn about the history behind antiques and items that are unfamiliar to her. She is very grateful for “freecycling”, as it has helped her through difficult financial times, and nowadays she most enjoys pulling over for unique curb finds.