Michaela Gilbertson

FP&A Analyst

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Where did you grow up? Bloomington, Minnesota

What company (or companies) did you work at before Scale? Minnesota Homeownership Center and GoodVets

What is your proudest moment? Hiking to the top of a mountain in Montenegro

Do you have any skills, talents, or hobbies that most people don’t know about? I’m a former barista so I can make a mean cup of coffee. I’ve also recently been spending my time doing Pilates, baking, and learning to sew.

If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? Reading a book with my cat Tulip sleeping on my lap.

When you were 10 years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? An OB/GYN

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me… on a walk by the lake with a cup of coffee

How do you think your colleagues would describe you? Positive and hardworking

What’s the most exciting thing on your bucket list? I want to visit every national park in the USA! The stretch version of that is visiting every UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Eating good food

What are you complimented on most in your work? My attention to detail or my adaptability

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled? Lisbon, Portugal

What’s your favorite bar or restaurant in Chicago? The Irazu/Map Room combo is unbeatable

What’s your favorite thing about Chicago? I love all the amazing food and how robust our transit system is.

What’s your go-to Karaoke song? “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain

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