Michaela is a Waterbury Public Schools and UConn alumnus. She became passionate about fighting for social justice when she learned how the various systems in our country purposely perpetuate inequality and disadvantage minorities. She is working as a youth organizer with RACCE to aid in the fight for racial equity by organizing and advocating for culturally competent educational practices for BIPOC students. She believes that until all children are given the necessary and appropriate resources to be successful, this country will never be what it claims to be.