Welcome to SITI Girl Magazine Pittsburgh! We’re proud to launch this magazine, celebrating the vibrant diversity of our community and sharing inspiring stories from across Pittsburgh.
Our city thrives on its diverse voices, with women breaking barriers and turning adversity into strength. These stories inspire change and showcase the power of resilience.
At SITI Girl, our mission is to uplift, encourage, and educate women in every phase of their lives. We believe in the power of women supporting women, and our diverse team of writers, contributors, and experts is dedicated to providing you with empowering content, thought-provoking articles, and inspiring stories. Whether you’re seeking guidance, inspiration, or simply a place to connect with like-minded individuals, SITI Girl Magazine is here to accompany you on your journey.
Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. Explore, engage, and celebrate with us!
Christine Marie Camacho
Editor-in-Chief, SITI Girl Pittsburgh
PHOTOJOURNALIST AND VISUAL EDITOR
Amaya Lobato Rivas is a photojournalist based in Puerto Rico and Pittsburgh. She aspires to organically document the cultural and sociopolitical dynamics that shape her home country, Puerto Rico—to become a historian of the present. Her personal work, shot on 35mm film, aims to be a voice for anticolonialist, feminist, and queer countercultures. She also digitally shoots current events for local news organizations, including PublicSource, The Pitt News, and Centro de Periodismo Investigativo.
Amaya is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Media and Professional Communications and minoring in Film and Media Studies. She spent the previous semester abroad studying Documentary Photography and Photojournalism at the London College of Communications in the University of the Arts in London.
JOURNALIST AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Andrew Openko is a dedicated and emerging journalist. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, Andrew’s keen interest in understanding human behavior and experiences has naturally led them to the world of journalism. Growing up in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Andrew has developed a deep appreciation for the city’s vibrant culture and community. Andrew plans to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology after graduation.
JOURNALIST AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Maria Hernandez-Castaneda is an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a senior majoring in Psychology, minoring in GSWS and Film & Media Studies. Maria is a volunteer research assistant of the CREAR Lab. In addition to her studies, Maria is also a full-time Resident Assistant in Lothrop Hall and a library assistant at Benedum Engineering Library. Outside of academia and work, she enjoys taking part in a well-rounded routine of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and immersing herself in her culture while also making room to learn about others. She works diligently to create a safe space for women of color to speak and be heard with her position of Vice President for Women of Color Collective at Pitt.
PUBLISHING COORDINATOR
Chloe Camacho Walker is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Psychology and Law, Criminal Justice, & Society. She has spent her previous semesters working in management positions, learning the ways around building a business. She aspires to pursue a career path in education and social work. She plans to work towards getting her Masters in Education and begin a career teaching young children. In Fall 2025, she plans to teach English abroad in order to gain a more global and multicultural perspective prior to returning to graduate school.