Hello, my name is Mica!
Kumusta, ako si Mica!
Hola, mi nombre es Mica!
Bonjour, je m'appelle Mica!
你好，我叫奇迹
مرحباً، اسمي ميكا
My Approach
In an era where the political landscape shifts rapidly, particularly impacting marginalized communities, the need for intentional, community-centered communication has never been more critical.
I partner with organizations at the forefront of conscious change—those committed to equity, creativity, and collective well-being. Drawing from my diverse background in communications, cultural organizing, and movement building, I bring a versatile, community-centered approach, grounded in principled and purposeful action, with expert technical skills.
As your thought partner, I aim to co-create strategies that articulate your values, refine your messaging, set clear priorities and advocate with resonance, at the right pace, the right time and through appropriate channels. Together, we'll employ a blend of storytelling, strategic planning, and community engagement tools to effect meaningful change. Because when words and vision are crafted with intention, they don't just inform—they inspire policies and actions which move communities and improve lives.
Photo Credit: Cindy Trinh
My Offerings
I partner with mission-aligned organizations to shape communications and campaigns that are imaginative, values-driven, and rooted in care. Whether an organization needs a culturally responsive rapid response strategy for community defense or a public health crisis, are looking to pivot their tone and brand towards something more resonant across their platforms or have a public art initiative they want to make happen, my services are designed to support forward-thinking teams in telling their stories, mobilizing communities, and nurturing meaningful change.
Each offering is guided by a commitment to collaboration, justice, and imagination—tailored to meet your unique needs while nurturing the world you're working to build.
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Culturally responsive messaging and thoughtful brand language that reflects your values, builds trust and positions your work with clarity and purpose.
I support and guide your team towards your shared communications goals and objectives.
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Crafting compelling, human-centered narratives and campaigns that connect deeply with your audience, illuminate the impact of your work and advocates for a kinder, more just world.
Shifting narratives has the ability to influence everything from public perception to policies, as well as the power to make people feel seen and heard. We will co-create inclusive messaging and strategies that uplift and resonate with communities, affect change and create long-lasting impact.
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Creative campaigns, newsletters and social media strategies that amplify your voice and activate your community with authenticity.
We will create stunning copy and visuals that communicate more than what is on the surface, and will reach audiences and communities with impact and resonance.
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Leveraging the power of culture to create change and empower marginalized communities, we will design creative and culturally relevant interventions that bring people together, provide a sense of belonging and inspire collective action.
From public health initiatives, community defense efforts, to a public art installation, with over a decade of experience in community engagement, we will connect with people in meaningful ways and measure our impact not just quantitatively, but qualitatively.
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Centering linguistic accessibility in all communications to ensure your message reaches and reflects the full diversity of your audience. This includes accessibility for all audiences and community members, including people with disabilities.
About Me
I am a Strategic Advisor, Cultural Organizer and Communications Consultant based in the unceded territory of Lenapehoking (Brooklyn, NY) with over a decade of communications experience at the intersection of social impact, advocacy, arts and culture. My inclusive, accessible, and human-centered approach is informed by an international and multicultural background, as well as a degree in International Affairs. I began my career in international civil service, holding several communications positions at the United Nations. I then shifted to the arts and culture sector, bringing my expertise to a diverse array of clients.
I have led and delivered highly visible, sensitive, and purpose-driven communications projects, public art initiatives and advocacy campaigns globally. My work has reached millions of people and has been translated into many different languages. I am committed to serving BIPOC and immigrant communities in my practice, especially during these turbulent times.
Past and present clients include (but not limited to):
United Nations Secretariat (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service)
United Nations agencies (UN Women, UN Development Programme, UN-Habitat)
Big Little Feelings, Inc.
Brooklyn Museum
Onassis Foundation USA
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
Community Organized Relief Efforts (CORE)
In recognition of my impactful work, I was named a 2023 Create Change Fellow at the Laundromat Project.
My liberatory praxis is based firmly in my indigenous and Southeast Asian diasporic identity, environmental stewardship, community and movement building, informed by my own lived experience.
As a descendant of indigenous Manobo ancestry from the Mindanao region in the Philippines, I am a Tradition Bearer in training with Kinding Sindaw, an organization preserving our non-written, pre-colonial rituals and heritage, in the face of erasure. I volunteer for several social justice movements and mutual aid organizations and in my free time, I like to go to the beach, surf (unseriously) and hang out with friends, family and their pets.
Performing a dance from the Meranao people called, “Apir Apir” with elder Tradition Bearers, for the NY State Assembly and Philippine Consulate.
Philippine Independence Day 2025, Albany, NY.