Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in education, leadership, and policy analysis - higher education University of Missouri, Adolphus is the inclusive excellence graduate assistant at Mizzou Athletics.

Co-founder of CADSA, a national nonprofit enhancing the Black student-athlete experience, Mikaela excelled in track and field at UC Davis and earned dual bachelor's degrees. After three years working in tech and DE&I leadership, Mikaela now sits on Xposure's board, a nonprofit for DE&I development. She also enjoys fitness, nature, family and her dog, Chance.