Prior to joining XPRIZE, Michaella was the Communications Manager at a law firm where she managed marketing, business development, and client communications for all practice areas. She also worked as a Project Coordinator at Athleta where she supported community partnerships and managed the CRM database.
Michaella holds a Master of Public Administration and a Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate from the University of Washington. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a Minor in Italian from the University of Colorado. She also has a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute. In her free time she loves to try new foods, hike, do puzzles, and travel.