Prior to joining Brant Financial Group, Mikaela spent many years training and competing as a gymnast. She was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team for seven years and competed at various international events such as World Championships and PanAmerican Games. Mikaela earned an athletic scholarship to UCLA where she studied Psychology and Global Health and then went on to earn her MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Leeds, England. Her psychology research interests include the link between nutrition, eating behaviour, and mental health.

In her spare time, Mikaela enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.