About

Micaéla is a four time Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, urban planner, and sought after guest speaker who helps audiences rethink how we thrive - at home, at work and in business.

With a rare professional background bridging urban planning and the media industry, Micaéla is known as an expert in translating complex ideas- about cities, work, technology and well-being into accessible, inspiring conversations that spark both insight and action.

A highly skilled interviewer, Micaéla has interviewed Former First Ladies Michelle Obama and Dr Jill Biden and directed a one-hour live interview with PResident Barack Obama featuring Kevin Hart.  She has led the creation of award-winning audio and video series from concept to social to television.

As host, writer and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The NYC Field Guide, Micaéla has reported extensively on the inner workings of New York City using evidence based research on how people can live better, more connected lives in cities around the world.  Her work reflects a deep expertise in distilling data, policy and lived experience into stories that feel human, practical and optimistic.

As a lifelong urbanist dedicated to helping cities thrive, Micaéla advises brands and nonprofits on innovative partnerships that activate parks and public spaces as engines of community and economic vitality.  In 2025 alone, she closed more than $1.1M in revenue for a flagship public park in the heart of Manhattan including partnerships with IBM, LEGO, Netflix and Hamilton.  

Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Good Morning America and on the TEDx stage.  As a speaker and thought leader, Micaéla is frequently invited to address the impact of digital media on young people, the future of cities and life hacks to empower individuals and communities to not just survive - but thrive.

“Micaéla should have a talk show.”

~Quote From Former First Lady Michelle Obama