Lily Parlakian (she/her) is a freshman at Ithaca College pursuing a B.S. in Television, Photography & Digital Media with minors in Art and Education. She is a writer and social media team member for Her Campus at Ithaca, where she contributes creatively through photography, content creation, and event coverage—including Her Campus’s Women in Leadership Panel. Beyond Her Campus, she is also a photo team member for The Ithacan, Ithaca College’s award-winning student newspaper, and a student-athlete on the Ithaca College Cheer Team.
Originally from Long Beach, New York, Lily draws creative inspiration from her identity as a Hispanic woman adopted from Guatemala, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and someone living with multiple mental health disorders. These intersections of identity deeply shape her voice as both a storyteller and advocate. Through photography and film, she aims to capture moments of connection and uplift underrepresented voices. She also volunteers as a photographer for her local Beach Clean-Up group, using her lens to spotlight community involvement.
Her passion for creativity, education, and the youth has led her to pursue a career in art education. She believes art is a powerful form of communication, healing, and growth—and she hopes to one day become an art teacher who helps young people discover their voices through creative expression.
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