Mikhalyn is a proud Bindal, Wulgurukaba, Kuku Yalanji and Mununjali woman who grew up in Meanjin (Brisbane). Mikhalyn is the Executive Assistant to the UQ Poche Centre Director and provides administration support to staff.
Mikhalyn has worked for both Australian Public Service, Queensland Government and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations as the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and Birthing In Our Community (BiOC). Mikhalyn is passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and being a part of the on-going projects and research to improving the health and well-being of mob.