Bio

Joining the faculty in 2023, Mischa Cantú-Blake is a Communications Department assistant professor for Public Speaking and Documentary Filmmaking. She completed her Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2016 with her documentary film "Steam Dream" gaining film festival laurels at several prestigious venues, including the Cannes Film Festival, The Dances with Films Festival and the Williamsburg Festival in NYC. Mischa has worked as a video editor for various non-profits from community health centers to service dog centers for veterans and children with PTSD. During her free time, Mischa loves camping and riding motorcycles with her husband Zack.