Mia Mendoza

Student Comms @ UBC | Just being real on this app

Canada

About

Hello - I'm Mia! 🌱 I share what I’ve been pondering and exploring as a first-gen Filipino-Canadian. I consider myself a generalist, but also a specialist in DTM (doing too much). 💀

Experience

  • Student Communications & Content Creator at The University of British Columbia
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Marketing Intern at Flare
    Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 · 5 mos

    Drinking from the fire hose (aka MarOps, email, field logistics)

  • The University of British Columbia (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Teaching Assistant - Career Fundamentals
      Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

      Learning lots and cracking jokes

    • Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
      May 2025 - Dec 2025 · 8 mos

      Developing external engagement for UBC Okanagan’s Interdisciplinary Co-op Program, focused on building strategic connections between students, employers, and alumni across disciplines and industries. Key Focus Areas: - Employer Relations: engage with SMEs, startups, and industry partners to grow meaningful co-op opportunities internationally. - Alumni Network: developed, launched, and manage the UBCO Co-op Alumni Community to foster mentorship, engagement, and career development. - Community Visibility: represent the Co-op Office at networking events, conferences, and on LinkedIn to promote student success and employer partnerships. - Content & Outreach: Develop employer-facing communications, alumni spotlights, and engagement campaigns to strengthen industry connections.

    • Student Content & Community Builder
      Sep 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      - Conduct market research and design content to cater to the UBCO student community, increasing engagement of social channels - Developed community building events to support student communications portfolio and initiatives - Coordinate with professional strategists, designers, student services staff and collaborate with various UBCO social channels to promote student community and events, taking up multiple project management opportunities - Conceptualize and execute relevant, engaging, and inclusive content to build and empower student community through photography, videography, digital design, and blog writing - Collaborate with UBC Okanagan’s student communications team and university stakeholders to brainstorm, develop, coordinate, and promote content that is engaging, relevant, and useful for current students

  • Production Assistant at eDynamic Learning
    Jun 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and project teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality interactive educational materials aligned with program goals. - Authored detailed technical documentation, including captions and alt text, to enhance accessibility and usability for all students, contributing to inclusive learning environments. - Streamlined multimedia content integration for Career and Technical Education courseware, ensuring engaging user experience across diverse platforms. - Curated and quality-checked diverse visual and multimedia content, maintaining consistency and representation across educational programs.

  • Television Production Assistant at CEBSI Films
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

    - Supported television production teams in media creation for broadcast and streaming services. - Assisted in managing production for 9 programs and projects, ensuring deadlines were met from pre-production through post-production. - Conducted market research and developed concepts for new television shows. - Supported anniversary event production, including program planning and stage management. - Executed administrative duties while maintaining adherence to established protocols.