About Cameron Mouton

Cameron Mouton is a 23-year-old Afro-Latina from Los Angeles, California, with a profound passion for reading and writing that began at the age of four. Throughout her educational journey, she excelled in English and history, ultimately graduating from high school a year early at the age of 16 by passing the California High School Proficiency Exam. She earned an Associate’s Degree in English from Los Angeles Valley College at 18 and subsequently obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in American Literature and Culture with a minor in African American Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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In addition to publishing her debut book of poetry and prose, titled Mixed, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mouton has extensive experience in editing. She served as an English Teaching Assistant at Los Angeles Valley College for three years, where she honed her skills in editing essays and manuscripts.

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Currently, she is the Junior Book Review Editor for UCLA's Ufahamu Journal, the sole undergraduate member of their editorial team, and she also contributes as a book review editor and writer for The Festival Review. Her proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace supports her editorial work.

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During her senior year at UCLA, Mouton worked as a sales associate at BookZone, the university bookstore, where she gained valuable insights into consumer preferences across various literary genres. From 2022 to 2024, she served as a Subtitling Content Specialist and Post Processing Supervisor for Pixelogic Media, focusing on creating subtitles for popular Hollywood studios including, but not limited to, Apple, Disney, Warner Bros., and Amazon.

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Mouton is committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and people of color. Drawing from her academic experiences, she recognizes the detrimental effects of suppressed authenticity. As an editor, she strives to preserve the integrity of these communities’ narratives, ensuring their stories are told with authenticity and respect.​