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2025 Volunteers List

Autumn Bernava is a rising third year at Rochester Institute of Technology, pursuing a BFA in Photojournalism. Currently, she works for the RIT Athletic Communications department as a photographer as well as in the RIT Archives as an editor and researcher. She is also a member of the Women's Track and Field team. Outside of work and school, any free time often goes to hiking, reading, or lifting.

Autumn Bernava

Student

Rochester Institute of Technology

Originally from Portland, OR, Maya Galindo is currently a rising senior majoring in photojournalism. With a focus on long form storytelling, and pursuing a minor in anthropology and sociology, she visually explores subjects such as culture, identity, and the relationship that people have with the world around them.

Maya Galindo

Student

Rochester Institute of Technology

I’m Kate Magsaysay, a photographer, Navy veteran, and emerging visual storyteller currently developing work in nature, adventure, and documentary film. I'm studying at Rochester Institute of Technology, where I’m building my skills in photojournalism and multimedia storytelling. My work was featured in the Honors Show at RIT and has appeared online as well as in editorial and athletic contexts, including coverage of the Special Olympics.

My path to photography wasn’t traditional. I spent six years in Navy intelligence doing language work and analysis, working both stateside and overseas. Before that, I worked as a professional violinist for three years, performing solo, playing with bands, and managing my own freelance career.

When I’m not behind the camera, you can usually find me biking, hiking, kayaking, or climbing, planning my next scuba diving trip. I also love caring for my growing collection of plants.

Kate Magsaysay

Student

Rochester Institute of Technology

Naiyelis is a second year photography student interested in photographing a little bit of everything, from nature to sports. She’s a 2023 Washington Journalism and Media Conference Alum, she has participated in the Special Olympics New York media coverage with RIT, her piece “El Pastel” is in RIT’s 2025 Honor Show, plays the trumpet and is excited to volunteer with the Kalish!

Naiyelis Ortiz-Torres

Student

Rochester Institute of Technology

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