Mia Polichio '29

Biography

Mia Polichio ‘29 is a double major in Global Affairs and International Economics - Spanish, and minoring in Foundations of Business from Moraga, California. Guided by empathy, Mia is passionate about bridging community efforts with global policy to uphold the dignity of every person.

To explore the intersection of faith and marketing, Mia worked on a semester-long Student International Business Club project to create and present deliverables to the Co-Founders of the #1 prayer and meditation app, Hallow. Off campus, Mia extends her love for the Spanish language by tutoring math to primarily Spanish-speaking students at both ND West and La Casa de Amistad. Mia also runs her own Spanish tutoring business by working one-on-one with students to develop their reading, writing, and communication skills through custom worksheets and applied conversation.

Continuing her passion for music, Mia is very involved in Halftime, Notre Dame’s premier co-ed a cappella group. As Co-Director, Mia uses her music theory knowledge to arrange the group’s music, adapting contemporary pop songs into multi-part vocal harmonies. Leading rehearsal, she teaches the music and provides feedback ot the group. Mia also cantors for masses at both the Basilica and her dorm, Pasquerilla East.

Mia is inspired to lead meaningful socioeconomic change, utilizing her interpersonal skills and cross-cultural insight to advance global development.