Hi I’m Mariel Calara.
Middle child. Internet weirdo. Strategist turned copywriter.
I’m a Filipino-American who grew up in a small border town in Texas.
Meaning you can talk to me about my comfort food: Filipino food and hot sauce covered Hot Cheetos.
But back to work stuff.
Because of my strategic background, I’m drawn to creating weird internet-y work that’s rooted in truth.
Career highlights include making a karaoke video, working with grandma influencers and filming at the hot dog cart across the UN.
Copywriter at Droga5 | 2024 - Present
Brand Strategist at Droga5 | 2021-2024
University of Texas at Austin
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