Michaela is an EMT-B & biologist, now Executive Director at USP since 2023.
Michaela has a background as an EMT-B and Biology student, but her true calling has been shaped by her lifelong interest in philosophy, spirituality, and cosmogony, a path she was introduced to early in life by her father, Matt Presti, current Chairman of the Board for USP. She later deepened her understanding through Lao Russell’s book God Will Work With You But Not For You, which inspired her to complete the Home Study Course in September 2019.
Michaela’s dedication to USP began in earnest in May 2019, when she joined as a Volunteer and Intern. She had already played an important role the previous year, helping relocate the organization’s headquarters and archives to the new Museum after 20 years in storage. Her commitment quickly grew—first serving as Operations Assistant in 2019, then being promoted to Director of Operations in 2021, and most recently, to Executive Director in 2023.
In her leadership role, Michaela works tirelessly to expand awareness of these teachings and ensure their continued growth and accessibility to the public.