Mia is a graduate of the University of the Philippines where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Tourism. She went on to further her studies in Master en enseñanza de español como lengua extranjera at the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.

Her affiliation and experiences:
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Associate Professor
Rebisco (Republic Biscuit Corporation), Product Assistant
Foodsphere Inc., Brand Assistant

Her research interests include: marketing, sustainability and tourism with particular focus on farm tourism.