Born and raised in San Bernardino, California, Nataly "Taly" Bocanegra-Juarez is a multimedia creative with a passion for storytelling, digital media, and event production. A Film & Media Studies major at the University of California: Irvine, she has gained hands-on experience and refined her skills in content creation, live event production, and technical operations. She has also worked as a production assistant on professional film shoots and broadcasts, further expanding her knowledge of on-set operations and industry workflows.
Taly has also been involved in creative leadership and digital media strategy. She has organized film events, developed engaging social media content, and taught a digital media course at UCI to inspire student storytellers. Beyond her duties, Taly enjoys game research, playing music, and sewing. She is passionate about advocating for queer and minority representation in the media, always seeking new ways to visualize meaningful storytelling. Inspired by her hometown, she aspires to become a filmmaker, using her skills to craft compelling narratives that connect with diverse audiences.