who

is

MVP?

MILLA V. PATRICIO

Major: Advertising & Public Relations
Minors: Visual Communication, Studio Art
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Expected Graduation: May 2025 from
Loyola University Chicago

The Basics:

HEY! My name is Milla, or as my friends call me, MVP. While I wish I could say that was my nickname by reputation, I was simply lucky enough to have been born with a name that gave me a pretty memorable set of initials that stuck after I figured them out in the 5th grade. This fun nickname is just one of the many my friends and family have come up with throughout my life, but it’s one of my favorites.

I’ve always been the creative type, knowing from a young age that I wanted to pursue a professional path where innovation meets aesthetics. From playing around with Adobe Creative Suite—Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—to discussing creative campaigns and strategies with my peers, I thrive in environments where I can blend strategy with art. In addition to design, I love to create visual art, especially portrait paintings, and drawings.

When I'm not busy with my coursework or creative projects, you'll likely find me indulging in my other passion: food. Whether I'm cooking up new recipes at home, wandering through a local farmers market, or sampling the latest menu at a hidden gem of a restaurant, I'm always on the hunt for culinary inspiration.

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MVP Values:

  • Lead by example

  • Honesty and transparency

  • Collaboration, inclusivity, and teamwork are key

  • Keep learning and be humble

  • Engagement with the cultural landscape

  • Creative problem solving

  • Attention to detail

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Photography by Carlyn Marinaccio
Creative Direction by Milla V. Patricio

A little more about me…

The Art
of Cooking

I had never really cooked before my freshman year of college. While I love Loyola for many reasons, the dining hall food is not one of them; in fact, it is the very reason I decided to take on cooking as a hobby and quickly fell in love with the practice of it.

This new hobby introduced me to a new kind of art: one that you can taste. I have always said that food tastes better when it looks pretty, and while I have always admired it with my eyes, I have gained an appreciation for flavors and the taste of different cuisines over the last couple of years. I began a food Instagram (@heymvp.eats) to document restaurants that I enjoyed and my cooking progress; I have only found myself getting increasingly creative with new recipes, platings, and flavor profiles.

CT Weekend Ordering Round-Up with @peachroundliping 1) @hinokigreenwich 2) @colonygrill 3) @cava
CT Weekend Ordering Round-Up with @peachroundliping 1) @hinokigreenwich 2) @colonygrill 3) @cava
One-pot Turmeric Chickpea Couscous. I’m obsessed with this dish, I made it for my sister to bring back to her dorm but she forgot it! This recipe is vegan, anti inflammatory, and reheats nicely. Next time I think I’ll add bok choy! #ant
One-pot Turmeric Chickpea Couscous. I’m obsessed with this dish, I made it for my sister to bring back to her dorm but she forgot it! This recipe is vegan, anti inflammatory, and reheats nicely. Next time I think I’ll add bok choy! #antiinflammatory #vegan #couscous #turmeric #chickpea #healthy #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #vegetarian #
Roasted broccoli and chickpea caeser salad with toasted panko and parmesan. One of my new favs
Roasted broccoli and chickpea caeser salad with toasted panko and parmesan. One of my new favs
A few of the many yummy things I ate while studying in Paris! #pariseats
A few of the many yummy things I ate while studying in Paris! #pariseats
Can’t stop thinking about these rib eye beef tacos I had in Turkey. Tacos are so underrated they honestly might be one of my favorite foods ever there’s so much you can do with them
Can’t stop thinking about these rib eye beef tacos I had in Turkey. Tacos are so underrated they honestly might be one of my favorite foods ever there’s so much you can do with them
Yummy sushi at the beach with my perfect sister @anapat6
Yummy sushi at the beach with my perfect sister @anapat6
Officially in love with these stuffed grape leaves (Warak Enab) filled with tomato rice and parsley. Literally one of the best things I've ever eaten. Will be recreating these as soon as I find the ingredients needed and a good recipe. Gracias Patty
Officially in love with these stuffed grape leaves (Warak Enab) filled with tomato rice and parsley. Literally one of the best things I've ever eaten. Will be recreating these as soon as I find the ingredients needed and a good recipe. Gracias Patty por la foto 🫶
My first time at a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant to celebrate my amazing mom for Mothers Day 🌷 @restaurantdaniel
My first time at a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant to celebrate my amazing mom for Mothers Day 🌷 @restaurantdaniel
Cheese board by moi 🧀
Cheese board by moi 🧀
My first time making homemade bread! This was a no knead recipe and I used a casserole pot to bake it since I don’t have a Dutch oven. I think it worked out quite well for my first time considering I’m not much of a baker (I gifted it to
My first time making homemade bread! This was a no knead recipe and I used a casserole pot to bake it since I don’t have a Dutch oven. I think it worked out quite well for my first time considering I’m not much of a baker (I gifted it to my fellow foodie friend @aleksijaeats since I can’t eat gluten)
Homemade chili oil! Just add hot oil (I use avocado) to jalapeños (or other pepper of choice), green onions, red chili flakes, gochugaru, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds. Let sizzle, mix, then let cool.
Homemade chili oil! Just add hot oil (I use avocado) to jalapeños (or other pepper of choice), green onions, red chili flakes, gochugaru, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds. Let sizzle, mix, then let cool.
simple homemade noodle soup for dinner last night 🍜
simple homemade noodle soup for dinner last night 🍜
Build your own pizza night for @wed.night.dinner at my place tonight. My pizza has red sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, pecorino, parmesan, pistachio pesto, red chili flakes, oregano and salt. Dough and most of th
Build your own pizza night for @wed.night.dinner at my place tonight. My pizza has red sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, pecorino, parmesan, pistachio pesto, red chili flakes, oregano and salt. Dough and most of the ingredients from @eatalychicago
the @traderjoes hashbrown saga continues
the @traderjoes hashbrown saga continues
📍Portugal (to be clear if it’s not painfully obvious, I did not make these)
📍Portugal (to be clear if it’s not painfully obvious, I did not make these)
Guess whose turn it was to host Wednesday Night Dinner this week? I made Brussels sprouts and quinoa ceaser salad and spinach and artichoke ricotta lasagna roll ups!
Guess whose turn it was to host Wednesday Night Dinner this week? I made Brussels sprouts and quinoa ceaser salad and spinach and artichoke ricotta lasagna roll ups!
Made a salad with what I had left in my fridge and served it with a homemade lemon vinaigrette. So yum
Made a salad with what I had left in my fridge and served it with a homemade lemon vinaigrette. So yum
General TSO ground chicken rice bowl Recipe from @unboundwellness except I used freshly grated ginger instead of ginger powder and I mixed riced cauliflower into the chicken at the end until it was heated through
General TSO ground chicken rice bowl Recipe from @unboundwellness except I used freshly grated ginger instead of ginger powder and I mixed riced cauliflower into the chicken at the end until it was heated through
@smallcheval I love you! #chieats #chicagoeats #burger #cheeseburger
@smallcheval I love you! #chieats #chicagoeats #burger #cheeseburger
Pesto Chicken Hashbrowns
Pesto Chicken Hashbrowns