Michaela is a skilled communicator with a strong interest in politics, sustainable development, and data-driven policymaking. A graduate of the London School of Economics with a specialization in Development Studies, she is passionate about gender inequality, youth work, and innovative solutions. During her professional career, she's worked for international organizations, government bodies, NGOs, and startups. She has led several projects gaining hands-on experience of how to bring about positive local impact. In her Global Network Lead position at WSA, her goal is to expand, engage, and support the Worldwide network helping the experts to identify and nominate the best local solutions deserving the global stage.