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MICA is committed to the development of partnerships, programs, and initiatives within Baltimore’s communities so that the College's community can be critically engaged, empathetic participants in contemporary society.
We at MICA envision a better world for everyone in which art and design thinking creations and interventions bring voice and equitable opportunities to groups affected by disparities; advance environmental, economic and social sustainability; and enhance individual lives.
In collaboration with Baltimore City Health Department's Bureau of HIV and STIs, the Center for Social Design developed and designed "Essential Secrets of Baltimore Moms" as part of our work to support moms living with HIV in Baltimore. Essential Secrets was designed by Rachel Serra (MASD'17) with illustrations by Emily Joynton.