Mikayla is the Head of People and Culture at Hood Futures Studio, a community infrastructure organisation working at the intersection of cultural, economic, climate and land justice to address the root causes of 'hood displacement and dispossession.

Mikayla has a passion for leading with an inclusive intersectional mindset whilst centering joy. She combines her passions of gaming and leadership development through her flagship series #GameJoy. The series encourages marginalised communities to carve their space in gaming, whether for joy or career.

Mikayla has a wealth of experience in supporting diverse talent to reach positions of influence and leadership. She was part of the 2019 cohort of Birmingham Live’s 30 under 30 in recognition of her work in this area.

An enthusiastic gamer and passionate speaker, Mikayla is keen to ensure the region has a healthy, joyous, and thriving creative ecosystem.