Micaella recently completed an MSc African Studies at the University of Oxford where she focussed on the social and economic development impacts of renewable energy projects in the Northern Cape. She is currently enrolled in an advanced applied research fellowship through Ambitious Impact (AIM) where she is furthering her skills in evidence-based development and philanthropy.

Micaella holds an Honours degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics, Psychology, and Applied Statistics, both from the University of Cape Town. Before enrolling at Oxford, she worked as a sustainable impact and economic consultant at Genesis Analytics in Johannesburg. During her time at UCT, Micaella was a recipient of both the Mandela Rhodes and Klaus-Jurgen Bathe Leadership scholarships and gained recognition as a competitive debater at major tournaments including the World University Debating Championships in 2019 and 2020. She has also done part-time work as a researcher with the Oxford Future Impact Group, as a crisis counsellor at LifeLine Western Cape, and as a debating coach.