A 2025 graduate of California State University, Northridge with a major in journalism and minor in pop culture studies, is the first person in her family to graduate from college. A proud bisexual African-American with a passion for both entertainment and empowerment, she received both the Golden Globe Foundation Diversity Fund Scholarship and the Lynne M. Doll Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of the late crisis communications expert. Pruitt’s experience as an entertainment writer for the Black-centric lifestyle site The Knockturnal, an academics desk editor for The Sundial, and a freelance journalist for YR Media—a platform for emerging BIPOC content creators—has all led her to plan to pursue a career in entertainment media.

“As an only child raised by a single mother, the media brought me comfort and helped shape my unique identity,” Pruitt said. “Through journalism, I amplify diverse stories, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for authentic representation.” With GALECA’s help, she hopes to join a new generation of critics who highlight the meaning and cultural impact of media. “I believe thoughtful criticism supports the creation of meaningful stories and fosters deeper conversations. As a Black and queer woman, I’m especially committed to uplifting narratives that reflect queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent experiences. I want to help expand the space for these voices in mainstream media.”

Pruitt will be paired with GLAAD Media Award winner Dino-Ray Ramos as her mentor. The former Deadline editor is the founder of DIASPORA, a digital publishing platform whose mission aligns closely with her own. Ramos, a longtime GALECA member, created DIASPORA to lift up marginalized communities in film, TV, and media, saying his goal is to “shine a definitive, authentic spotlight on people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, the disabled community, and other historically underrepresented voices.”