Mika Mcaskill is a Strategic Leader + Change Agent | Visionary | Proud Michigander | Loves Data, Technology, and People at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). They possess expertise in enrollment management, strategic planning, social media, marketing, leadership and 1 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Mika has been the best cheerleader and mentor in a time of transition as I made my move into edtech marketing. Her dedication to getting the job done is unmatched, and her willingness to make sure her team is taken care of made a huge difference in my experience as her employee. With Mika, it’s about taking CARE of her people, and I always felt heard, seen, and trusted under her leadership. She continued to support my ideas and helped me align them with reality, every single time. Unapologetic, fierce, and tenacious, I trust that Mika is always doing her best to do the job efficiently and impactfully. Need some time to clear your mind? No problem. Need advice or support? She’s there. Her grit, excitement, and passion for her job are the catalysts for a stellar, productive team, and I’m so thankful I was able to grow under her leadership during our time together at Encourage. Thanks for everything you do, Mika!", "Mika is a collaborator, insightful and supportive. I enjoyed working with her and appreciated her dedication to learning more about our work so she could support it even further. Thanks MIka!!!", and "Mika is an extremely talented professional who has a wide range of experience from leadership in higher education to marketing strategies and communication. During my time working with Mika, I witnessed her extraordinary leadership skills and talents in overcoming obstacles with ease as Director of Admissions. Her motivation and determination to do what was best for not only students, but her team and the university as a whole were unmatched. Mika was not afraid to get in the trenches with our team to help reach our goals and did not mind taking the time to coach the team where it was needed resulting in higher productivity and great morale. Mika exhibited exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills. I will always be grateful for my time spent with Mika, as she taught me what an excellent leader looks like and what one should strive for."