Makayla Ortiz is one of the Photography Assistants at the Her Campus chapter at Pace University.
Outside of Her Campus, Makayla is studying Film and Screen Studies with a double minor in Digital Media Studies and Marketing at Pace. Born and raised in Harlem, they carry their city's creativity and culture into everything they do. They’ve worked on several creative projects, ranging from short films to styled photoshoots, and are passionate about the ways media and visual art can shape identity and emotion. Their goal is to pursue a career in the film industry, with a strong interest in editing and post-production.
In their free time, they’re probably playing The Sims 4, listening to and mixing new music, hanging out with friends, or watching Modern Family.