Michaela Basciano

Michaela holds a Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Psychology and Commerce from the University of British Columbia (UBC), as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Niagara College. She joined DJB as an Intern in January of 2022 and was hired into a permanent position in July of 2022. Michaela is a member of the Niagara Chapter of the HRPA, where she is pursuing her Certified HR Professional designation.

During her time as a student leader, Michaela gained valuable experience through the executive internal positions she held within some of UBC’s largest student and volunteer organizations. Her professional development includes certifications in the areas of sexual assault intervention & prevention, harm reduction, and mental health & suicide prevention. Michaela brings to HR a great passion for supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within organizational cultures and promoting employee wellness.

As a Human Resources Coordinator for the Internal HR team, Michaela serves as the lead for DJB’s campus & co-op recruiting efforts. She also provides support in all aspects of HR, including administrative needs, training development, compensation, and performance management, and facilitates the employee onboarding and orientation process for all DJB staff members.

Committee and Team Involvement

Wellness Committee