As Artistic Director of Master-Peace 2000, Mr. Cortada worked with
students to develop Internet-based, interdisciplinary murals to teach youth to value
diversity, resolve conflicts, strengthen self-esteem, respect others, and create positive
social relations. Mr. Cortada is a recipient of the prestigious "Millennium
International Volunteer Award" from the U.S. Department of State and USA Today, and
the "Florida International Volunteer Corps 1999 Outstanding Achievement Award."
Mr. Cortada has traveled to four continents to address issues such as drug abuse, underage
drinking, gang violence, poverty, AIDS, community development, political freedom, and
human rights.
