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Nina is an established fashion brand. She employs disadvantaged youth ages 12-18 in critical fashion industry roles, providing training, mentoring, and leadership guidance. As the embodiment of The Arts she is a multi-talented creative and community service leader.

- Cynthia Hutson

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"With extensive experience in fashion and design, Nina is now paving the way for young people to become not just skilled designers, but knowledgeable about the business aspect within the fashion industry. Her goal of creating a space that will open the door for those with little or no access to the world of design, speaks to her character and determination. Nina is to go to person for any teen looking to fulfill their dreams of being the next fashion icon!"

- Christine Bellise

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"Nina draws on her 25 years of experience in the fashion industry to run her design studio, where she teaches the ins and outs of fashion merchandising and design. She goes above and beyond to equip her students with skills and knowledge that are not taught in school, like the business aspects of fashion, design language, communicating with overseas factories, competitive shopping, how to work with production teams & marketing, packaging, how to wear multiple hats, how to know their value, and how to build their confidence. Nina is a key resource for high school and college students who aspire to thrive in the fashion industry!"

- Patricia Mays

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"Nina of Meli Micah Design Studio is a standout! Loved chatting with her! Nina's inquisitive nature and excellent listening skills make her a top-notch art education guru. Highly recommend!"

- Staci Hazeur

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"I had a marvelous 1-2-1 with Nina Echevarria from Meli Micah. Nina is a woman of great substance and a creative spirit. She has 25 years of experience in the fashion industry and has loved being in arts and creativity from a very young age. She helps 12-18 year young creatives who are at a disadvantage who don't have access. Nina teaches the business aspect of fashion and art. She gives them the 411 on how to build the armor they need, how to dress, how to be ready, powerful and stylish and feel like they belong in the room". Nina uses online and in-person classes. Her mission is to unlock the potential of disadvantaged young artists and creatives. Meli Micah gives fashion design education to help gain real world opportunities. Nina gives the A-Z in Fashion from learning how to sketch to graphic design to brand identity to Logo design and creating a collection with a very flexible schedule. Contact her at meli-micah.com for a Free consultation. Nina is such a warm, joyful, helpful professional who wants to really change lives!"

- Vivienne Stephen