Adriana Ortega, started her creative journey with the Los Angeles Music and Art School over a decade ago, in the school’s choir program. Since then, she explored many other aspects of the arts, taking various classes like ballet, tap, folklorico, cello, art, guitar, Camp MusArt and piano.

Currently, Adriana is a graduate student, enrolled at the University of Southern California where she is obtaining a Master’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Public Health. She is part of the Social Work track, Social Change, and Innovation, and Public Health track, Health Services, and Policy Concentration with an expected graduation date in Spring 2024. Adriana obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of California Berkeley in Media Studies with a Minor in Journalism.

Adriana not only commits herself to community engagement programs, but also recognizes the importance of incorporating the arts as a fundamental pathway for youth in Los Angeles to explore skills of creativity, communication, confidence, and collaboration, which could positively impact their growth and development. Adriana very much looks forward to playing a part in supporting LAMusArt. She hopes to continue combining her passion for advocacy, engagement, and the arts within the Los Angeles community.