Michaela is an MSc student in the School of Population and Public Health supervised by Dr. Eva Oberle. She completed a BSc in Psychology with a Minor in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
After working at the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program and Children and Family Services at the Government of Alberta, she learned of the social determinants of health and the value of advocating for children’s needs and educational supports using a resilience and strengths-focused perspective.
Michaela is passionate about interdisciplinary pediatric health research in the intersection of physical and mental health, and the impact of social support from peers, caregivers and educators on this complex relationship.
Outside of her studies, she enjoys exploring new cuisines, cafes and restaurants, colouring, music, and hiking, being from Calgary.