California Lutheran University

Justin-Siena High School '26
Played at Justin-Siena High School for Coach Ben Solomon...Competed as a midfielder in the Vine Valley Athletic League...Played three years on varsity...Earned First Team All-League honors three times and was named Team MVP once...Helped lead the Braves to four consecutive playoff appearances...Earned recognition as the team's Most Steals Player...Also competed in softball...Played club soccer for North Coast FC...Completed the most community service hours in her graduating class.

Personal
Born on April 8...Daughter of Elba Marquez and Luis Ortiz...Has three siblings, Nuvien, Maya, and Jacob Ortiz...Majoring in Business Administration...Hopes to become financially stable, learn how to improve and run a business, and be an important manager and leader in her community and work...Chose Cal Lutheran because it provided an opportunity to pursue both a college education and collegiate soccer in a supportive environment where she feels welcomed and valued...Has been heavily involved in community service, working with youth programs, supporting fellow high school students, organizing donations for vineyard workers, and assisting at senior centers...Has participated in Friday Night Live (FNL), Girls on the Run North Bay, Líderes Campesinas, Molly's Angels, and served as a student ambassador...Enjoys soccer, art, cooking, dancing, biking, traveling, hiking, and volleyball...Has eight outdoor cats and a Dogo Argentino named Phoebe.

Favorite Movies: Grown Ups, Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy
Favorite TV Shows: The Office, New Girl
Favorite Book: One of Us Is Lying
Favorite Singers/Bands: Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars, Mac Miller, The Marías
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Athletes: Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Marta, Carli Lloyd
Favorite Sports Teams: Mexico National Team, Chivas, FC Barcelona, U.S. Women's National Team