Prairie View A&M University Athletics

Ja’kaila Matlock is a Management Information Systems major hailing from Houston, Texas. Combining technical problem-solving skills with a creative eye, Ja’kaila specializes in graphic design, utilizing a digital toolkit that includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Firefly.

Heading into the upcoming media season, Ja’kaila is focused on elevating design capabilities, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of sports media, and collaborating with like-minded creators. Building strong professional relationships and making lasting connections across the program remain central goals. Outside of academic and creative pursuits, Ja’kaila enjoys playing basketball, building Lego sets, and designing custom graphics for T-shirts. A fan of Frank Ocean, the movie Friday, dumplings, and cereal, Ja’kaila considers Christmas her favorite holiday for bringing her family together under one roof.