Mikayla earned an impressive 3.93/4.0 GPA, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Oregon State University with an Honors BioHealth track in Pre-Med and Chemistry and Master’s in Biochemistry & Biophysics in four years. As a student-athlete, she performed research on the anti-cancer properties of plant-based diets. Thereafter, conducting interviews and focus groups with healthcare staff, patients, and caregivers to determine how to best help patients increase their intake of protective plant-based foods. Additionally, she authored monthly online articles for the Oregonian, launched Selfless Servings 501c3 while raising ~$17,000 in response to COVID-19 for overburdened healthcare workers and local businesses, and served as Executive Coordinator for ReelTime Rentals, Inc.
She played a critical role on their women’s basketball team, while succeeding in track & field throughout the offseason. Mikayla helped Oregon State achieve NCAA March Madness Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 and Elite 8 runs.
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Upon graduation, she was drafted by the Atlanta Dream as the 25th overall pick of the 2020 WNBA draft. Due to the league’s season being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mikayla signed a contract with Club Deportivo Promete in Spain. Her unrivaled work ethic and commitment has translated seamlessly into her current data analyst role. She contributes to machine learning models, various applications, model improvement, employee intake forms, medical authorization documents, billing, etc. at CorVel Corporation.
We are ecstatic to begin utilizing Mikayla’s multi-faceted skillsets and talents.
