Hope International University

Cerritos College - Played two seasons with the Falcons for head coach Kari Hemmerling...finished the 2023 season with 98 kills, 39 digs and a pair of assists...named to the All-South Coast Conference South Division Second Team...in 2024, appeared in all 24 matches and compiled 84 kills, while adding 93 digs, 39 blocks, 20 assists and 10 service aces...member of co-championship team sophomore year...made it to state playoffs both years.

Schurr HS - Played three years with the Spartans on the varsity squad for head coach Jorge Ortiz...earned Most Defensive award two years in the Almont League...maintained a 3.0 GPA...involved in many clubs such as USB.

Personal - Born on 3/21/05...parents are Veronica Espitia and Valentin Cortez...has four siblings – Carlos Cortez (34), Brenda Cortez (28), Eduardo Cortez (27) and Celine Nunez (19)...chose HIU to gain a new experience and meet amazing people...favorite professional athlete is Pau Gasol...favorite food is chicken alfredo..favorite movie is The Sandlot...Brisa is a Kinesiology major with career aspirations of becoming an athletic trainer.