Mikaela holds a Bachelor's degree in Film Production from the University of Hawaii where she completed a degree internship on the set of "LOST". She also holds a Master's degree in Screenwriting for Film and Television from Carlos III University in Madrid, Spain. Mikaela spent 9 years in Spain working as a writer, director, and producer. Her time in Europe has had a great impact on her artistic sensibilities as well as bringing her into the world of Spanish language cinema.