Mickela Heilicher
PhD, Psychology (Individualized Graduate Major), 2026
Research Consultant
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PhD, Psychology (Individualized Graduate Major), University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Graduate minor in Community Engaged Scholarship; B.A., Psychology, University of Puget Sound
Mickela is a 2026 PhD graduate in the UW Integrated Graduate Major (IGM) program. As a community-engaged researcher, their work focuses on building sustainable partnerships and leveraging various forms of expertise when conducting research related to mental health and incarceration. Through partnerships with individuals with lived experiences of incarceration and prison facilities, they work to tailor mental health services to address community needs, ultimately increasing the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of services. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her cat, Winston, and read.