Mikaila Cober

Biography

Mikaila Cober graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and a minor in management (co-op program). A communications professional with experience in both the public and private sector, Mikaila currently works for the Department of National Defense as an internal communication specialist.

Mikaila’s key areas of research interests lie in third places, human connection, isolation, extremism on social media and online echo chambers.

Outside of the classroom, Mikaila is a senior member of Junior Achievement Canada Youth Advisory Council, which works to bring financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs to youth across the country. She is also an avid reader, film photographer, volleyball player and lover of all things art and culture.