Katia Nájera was born and raised in Tijuana, México. She graduated with honors from San Diego State University with a BS in Television, Film, and New Media production, with a focus in production design. Looking to expand her skillset, she continued her studies at the American Film Institute, where she received a MFA in Production Design. She has also worked as an art department PA for diverse projects such as the pilot of THIS IS US and for the first and third season of NBC Universal’s THE GOOD PLACE, as well as Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. She continues to follow her passion for film as a union Assistant Art Director, and Junior Set Designer for Apple TV+’s For All Mankind.