Check Out Kennia Camacho’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kennia Camacho.

Hi Kennia, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up in East LA my parents relied on community to help them raise my 2 brothers and I. From parks and recreational after school programs, to nonprofits that offered introduction to art. Always prioritizing education, because neither of my parents ever made it to university. I, like many teenagers never knew what I wanted to do in life. In high school I did all types of extra curricular from theater, to cheer, to student council, and never did I feel a calling. It wasn’t until interning at the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory my junior year of high school, that I learned about the many opportunities that the film industry can offer. The Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory is a media arts non profit, with the goal of creating pathways for Latinos into the film industry. I learned how to operate a soundboard, edit, and eventually became a radio host of my show, Crisis Communicator. Soon enough I began teaching podcasting to kids, setting up equipments, and starting a few podcasts with 3 different re-entry programs for previously incarcerated youth. My primary focus was bridging the gap between the community and digital media, wether that be instagram reels, podcasts, radios or film. Soon enough I began to organize community events, the largest one being the Boyle Heights Youth Festival. Being the lead organizer I worked with several organizations across Los Angeles to put together a free block party for the community. Ive learned how to set up equipment, record, write, facilite conversations for podcasts, photography, become a DJ and been able to advocate for my community. I am currently an intern at NBCUniversal, and recently accepted the opportunity to continue to intern for another year. I am entering my sophomore year of college at Pasadena City College with the hopes to transfer fall 2026.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I would say the biggest bump I’ve come across is the fear of not belonging. I’ve worried that some spaces are not for me, because I am a community college student, or because I’m first generation, or because sometimes the rooms I enter there aren’t people who look or talk like me. Raised by immigrants I’ve learned to work hard and to put my all.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I currently am interning at NBCUniversal on their Creative Worldwide Post Production Operations team. A lot of my background is in audio, I would like to become a mixer for movies, balancing dialogue, music and other sounds. I am most proud of the Boyle Heights Youth Festival. Coordinating a festival at 19, while being a full time student, editing podcasts, and teaching radio, was a very difficult time for me. I learned to multitask, and learned a lot while working with city officials. I am most proud that the community was able to come together, over 40 resource tables, free activities and food, and enjoy themselves.

We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I’ve been lucky enough to find community in every position I’ve entered. From teaching, to coordinating, to creating podcasts, I’ve been blessed to work alongside supportive members of my community. I’ve met a handful of people like Julian Montenegro, Carmelita Ramirez-Sànchez, and Stephanie Monte who allowed me to ask my questions and grow.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Crisiscommunicator
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennia-camacho-9886b132a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app