Mihaela was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She attended Portland State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. She has worked in the field of Veterinary Medicine for the last eight years, starting as a Kennel Assistant, working her way up to becoming a Client Services Supervisor, then landing in Human Resources. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cooking, spending time with her pets (Ella and Evan), and mixed martial arts.