Tustin HS: Advanced to the CIF Finals in the discus (124’ 3”) after winning the Empire League championships… Named 1st Team all-league and was her team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior… Also competed in the shot put (32’ 9”)… Was a member of the track and field team for four seasons and the cross country team for three years…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was her personal best distance in the discus at the CIF Finals… Would like to transfer to UC San Diego… Aspires to be an orthopedic surgeon… Her brother Erick (40) competed in cross country, while her other brother Nelson (29) played football… Hobbies include reading… Nicknamed “Em”… Is the daughter of Nelson Ortiz and Brenda Perez… Born in Santa Ana, CA on March 8, 2005…..