Michaela-Joyce has worked hard to balance her interdisciplinary interests and experiences. She has assisted in groundbreaking radiology research as a Student Researcher at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, then served as a Phlebotomist and Specimen Processor at Tricore Laboratories and as a Home Health Aide/Caregiver at Joshua Cares Home Health LLC. At Howard University, she served as Health Director of the African Student’s Association, organizing health-related events and workshops to foster a supportive environment for students facing health challenges. She also serves as a mentor, providing guidance and support to underrepresented students in STEM through the Justice Code and the Howard University COAS Mentorship Program. Michaela-Joyce has also gained valuable experience as a Legislative Intern in the offices of Senator Martin Heinrich and State Representative Melanie Stansbury, where she conducted policy research, authored policy memos, and assisted with constituent correspondence.