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Hi! I’m Mikayla Espinola, a University of Toronto Scarborough student studying Arts and Media Communications with a passion for design, storytelling, and community-building. I design and promote events and creative content for campus groups, while also pursuing freelance illustration work and teaching through camps and classroom experiences. I love turning ideas into visually engaging content and fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces for people to connect and learn. When I’m not planning events or sketching characters, I enjoy exploring media production, narrative art, and side projects that blend creativity with social impact. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in design, communication, and community engagement as I complete my degree and beyond.…Hi! I’m Mikayla Espinola, a University of Toronto Scarborough student studying Arts and Media Communications with a passion for design, storytelling, and community-building. I design and promote events and creative content for campus groups, while also pursuing freelance illustration work and teaching through camps and classroom experiences. I love turning ideas into visually engaging content and fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces for people to connect and learn. When I’m not planning events or sketching characters, I enjoy exploring media production, narrative art, and side projects that blend creativity with social impact. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in design, communication, and community engagement as I complete my degree and beyond.

Mikayla Espinola

Project Manager, Content Creator, Social Media Manager, +5

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Hi! I’m Mikayla Espinola, a University of Toronto Scarborough student studying Arts and Media Communications with a passion for design, storytelling, and community-building. I design and promote events and creative content for campus groups, while also pursuing freelance illustration work and teaching through camps and classroom experiences. I love turning ideas into visually engaging content and fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces for people to connect and learn. When I’m not planning events or sketching characters, I enjoy exploring media production, narrative art, and side projects that blend creativity with social impact. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in design, communication, and community engagement as I complete my degree and beyond.…Hi! I’m Mikayla Espinola, a University of Toronto Scarborough student studying Arts and Media Communications with a passion for design, storytelling, and community-building. I design and promote events and creative content for campus groups, while also pursuing freelance illustration work and teaching through camps and classroom experiences. I love turning ideas into visually engaging content and fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces for people to connect and learn. When I’m not planning events or sketching characters, I enjoy exploring media production, narrative art, and side projects that blend creativity with social impact. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in design, communication, and community engagement as I complete my degree and beyond.

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Hi! I’m Mikayla Espinola, a University of Toronto Scarborough student studying Arts and Media Communications with a passion for design, storytelling, and community-building. I design and promote events and creative content for campus groups, while also pursuing freelance illustration work and teaching through camps and classroom experiences. I love turning ideas into visually engaging content and fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces for people to connect and learn.

When I’m not planning events or sketching characters, I enjoy exploring media production, narrative art, and side projects that blend creativity with social impact. I’m excited to continue growing my skills in design, communication, and community engagement as I complete my degree and beyond.

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Work Experience

Event Coordinator at SCSU

September 1, 2025 - Present

Create and plan events, outreach programs, and workshops; Offer support and inform about external resources; Conducted outreach to the student body to streamline cooperation among student organizations and the student union

Instructor & Counselor at Camp Riverwood

May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Guided and supervised groups of 15+ students in educational and recreational activities; Planned and executed engaging lessons for ages 3-13, ensuring age-appropriate activities; Contributed to community events, supporting logistics and participant engagement

Equity Event Coordinator at SCSU

September 1, 2025 - Present

Plan and execute events, outreach programs, and workshops for the queer student community; conduct campus outreach to foster cooperation among student organizations and the student union; collect and report survey and meeting feedback to improve operations; provide weekly manager briefs and host weekly office hours to advise students.

Content Director at UTSC Table Top Board Game Club

May 1, 2025 - Present

Design and publish promotional posts for club events; coordinate posters with other creators to advertise meetings and reinforce the club brand identity.

University Student at Arts, Culture and Media at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

September 1, 2021 - Present

Active participant in university programs within Arts, Culture and Media; contributes to events and initiatives that enhance student experiences in the program.

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed

January 1, 2019 - Present

Collaborate with clients to transform concepts into high-quality digital illustrations, including character reference sheets, artwork, illustrated maps, and detailed scene illustrations.

Summer Camp Instructor at Camp Riverwood

May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Plan and teach activities for children aged 3-13, focusing on improvisation, basic theatre structure, and cooperation in outdoor settings; collaborate with peers to develop engaging lesson plans for various age groups.

Special Education Teacher at All Saints' Catholic Secondary School

September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Plan and deliver lessons to support fine motor skills, rule structure, and cooperative activities for students with special needs; work with peers to create structured lesson plans for all learners.