Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Michaela is a current member of the Canadian Para Alpine Ski Team and a 2022 Paralympian. Michaela started skiing at 1.5 years old and joined the National Ski Team in 2020, one year after beating bone cancer and losing her left shoulder blade.She lives in Whistler, B.C during the summer to train, and travel around the globe chasing snow the rest of the year. Michaela is currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University.