Mikecia has more than a decade of government relations experience building strategic partnerships across federal, state, and local government, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Driven by the belief that “all politics is local” and that government should be accessible to all, she brings an inclusive, community-focused approach to her role, leveraging diplomacy, strategic communication, and diverse stakeholder engagement to advance client priorities.
A native Philadelphian, Mikecia served as eastern regional director for U.S. Senator John Fetterman, where she represented the senator across 20 counties in the commonwealth. In this role, she helped municipalities and nonprofits navigate the federal appropriations process and engage with federal agencies.
Mikecia also spent time with the Community College of Philadelphia as their government relations officer. There, she led the college’s legislative strategy, analyzed public policy developments, and collaborated with key stakeholders to advance its mission and priorities at every level of government.
Mikecia began her career in the mayor’s office of Philadelphia, first as a special assistant and later as deputy chief of staff to Mayor Jim Kenney, where she managed intergovernmental relationships with state legislators, coordinated advocacy on the city’s priorities, and provided high-level strategic support to the mayor.
Mikecia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College, and her Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government.