Office of Civic Engagement

Meet Makayla Pettiford

MakalayaMakayla is a freshman at CSU majoring in Black Studies. She plans to attend law school once she graduates. Makayla tutors at CPL branches, East 131st and Rockport.

The commitment of friendship motivated Makayla to start working for the OCE America Reads program but it is the love of wanting to help kids that makes her stick with it. Makayla was referred to the program by her friend and fellow tutor, Saba Bekuretsion.

At CSU, Makayla is involved in the Black Student Union. Makayla shares that she chose CSU due to the opportunities they provide, and she believes they have one of the best law schools. Makayla mentioned that “Other students should get involved with programs like America Reads because it will help them a lot in the future.”