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Mica Cortez
[ mee-kuh kaw-tez ]
I am a 4th year student at Florida State University studying
Advertising and Business Management!
Whether it be visual design content or artist management, I am passionate about encouraging self-expression by highlighting the unique stories of people with different backgrounds.
My experience founding and running my small business, MatchaMango, helps me continuously strive to create a more comfortable environment for self-confidence by helping erase stigmas against Asian pop culture. Through this passion project, I gained a greater perspective knowing the ins and outs of business as I grow my skillset in problem-solving, strategizing, and design.
I am active in the Filipino Student Association and the Student Life Center to understand the diverse cultures, values, and interests of people on campus. Through these commitments, I am enthusiastic about growing my communication, flexibility, and leadership skills.
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YOUTUBE
I love documenting and sharing bits of my life online as a diary.
I have had my YouTube Channel since 2014 where I share my hobbies, interests, and share my lifestyle.
From a young age, I always enjoyed the culture of editing videos and
posting them onto YouTube.
Not only is it my personal digital diary, I love sharing these moments with others to inspire them to live and love life.
The happiness and laughter I share through these videos is reciprocated
- this is what I am passionate about.
If sharing the moments in my life lets someone experience the same joy I get from
hanging out with friends, new clothes, my small business, a vanilla latte,
I would gladly share it online!
MatchaMango
MatchaMango is my small business, started in September 2020,
where I sell products I designed based on Korean Pop Music and Japanese Anime.
Through this passion project, I hope to normalize the notion of
liking Asian culture and encouraging an appreciation for it.
I focus on subtle merchandise designs in order to grow my audience's confidence in
expressing their interests in their favorite shows and music groups.
Furthermore, I recently started releasing collections that highlight a life lesson
I learned, or am still learning, that I hope to share to others.
MM.Co About
The Filipino Student Association
The Filipino Student Association (FSA) is a student-led organization
that focuses on promoting and increasing awareness of the Filipino culture
to the student body and the Tallahassee community.
We connect those around us by hosting events that will help
foster new relationships and encourage an appreciation for Filipino culture.
Furthermore, we educate our members on our nation's history
to build a strong foundation and understanding of different cultural values.
Senior Advisor '24-'25
President '23-'24
Historian '22-'23
About FSA
About SLC
The Student Life Cinema
The Student Life Cinema (SLC) is one of the nation's leading campus movie programs,
featuring everything from the most recent blockbuster movies to documentaries,
indies, and foreign films, to restored cinema classics.
I am part of the Advertising Committee where we take requests from the Film Committee
and create graphic design content based on their vision, if not given complete
creative freedom.
Graphic Design Volunteer '24-'25
Graphic Design Intern '23-'24
Junior Graphic Designer '22-'23
About Cap St8
CapitILL State Dance Team
CapitILL State is a student-led hip-hop dance team affiliated with FSA.
The team competes against other teams around Florida in Def Talent Jam (DTJ)
every Fall semester at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Each team must create a 7-minute set following the challenges and theme of the year.
In the Spring, CapitILL State hosts dance workshops and performs at
on-campus showcases and events.
I am responsible for the operational logistics for the team, especially during competition season.
I manage the Instagram, document workshops, and create promotional media.
Manager '22-'24
Achievements:
2023: DTJ XXXI 3rd Place
2022: DTJ XXX 2nd Place
2021: DTJXXIX 3rd Place
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