Michelina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Business Administration with a certificate in Sustainability from Ivey Business School at Western University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Leadership at National University of Ireland, Galway. Michelina’s current research focuses on Indigenous forms of accountability and implications for environmental sustainability.

Michelina is providing research support for a project entitled: "The Opportunity for Conservation Impact Bonds to finance investment in conservation and enhancement of natural capital in Canada”, under the supervision of Diane-Laure Arjalies.