Meet the MWC Staff
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The staff at the Miller Writing Center is helpful to all students in all disciplines. Scroll through our page to learn more about MWC staff members’ fields of study and writing specialties.
Laurin Barnett, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BS in Communication Disorders
- Bio: I’m obsessed with my mom, birthdays, and Michael Gary Scott!
Kira Belcher, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Creative Writing
- Bio: My writing style, through the perspective of food, can be seen like this: poetry is my protein, creativity is my calcium, and grammar is my grain.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing
- Multimodal Composition: Digital Media
- Research and Citation: MLA
Jessica Birdyshaw, Consultant
- Major/Program: MS in Communication Disorders
- Bio: I love God, family, friends, poetry, tea, books, Phil Collins, spider webs, Ender’s Game, photo booth pictures, and sunshine through leaves.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: MLA
Kristen Bledsoe, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Literature and Journalism
- Bio: Only pretending to know what’s going on, unless there’s ice cream involved, in which case I know exactly what’s going on.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA
- Language other than English: French
Mackenzie Brzezinski, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English and History
- Bio: Likes: Thai food, feminist prose, and angry girl music of the indie rock persuasion.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design, Digital Media, ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
Abbey Burns, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Human Development and Family Studies
- Bio: Though I may be a Slytherin and a Scorpio, I am not, in fact, evil.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Social Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design
- Research and Citation: MLA
Kayleigh Chalkowski, Consultant
- Major/Program: PhD in Wildlife Sciences
- Bio: I like lemurs, birds, snails, and parasites
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences
Ally Colton, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BA in Early Childhood Education
- Bio: Nashvillian. Bacon Lover. Tree Hugger.
Natalie Conboy, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Psychology and BS in Biomedical Sciences
- Bio: Things that I will never get sick of: singing along to the radio, drinking chai tea lattes, and watching the movie Ferris Beuller’s Day Off.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
Natalie de Jongh, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Wildlife Ecology and Management
- Bio: Ask me about my pets during your next Writing Center appointment. I love to share pics of them!
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
Madeline Feenker, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BS in Nursing
Yazmin Flores, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Creative Writing
- Bio: Dinosaurs are pretty much my favorite thing ever, other than my dog.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: MLA, Chicago/Turabian
- Language other than English: Spanish
Myandi Flowers, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Psychology and English Professional and Public Writing
- Bio: I love chocolate, candy, and all things coated in sugar.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: APA
Hannah Gagnon, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BA in Public Relations
Montse Garcia, Consultant
- Major/Program: MA in Spanish
- Bio: I’m a Spanish girl who loves Joan Didion, Wes Anderson’s films and Calvin & Hobbes. Also, free pizza.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: MLA
- Language other than English: Spanish
Marina Gurmendi, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BS in Communication Disorders
- Bio: Save the bees!
Emma Handel, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Economics and BA in Political Science
- Bio: These are not the droids you’re looking for.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design, Digital Media, ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA, Chicago/Turabian
- Language other than English: Russian
EJ Harris, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Professional and Public Writing
- Bio: I am equal parts Rory Gilmore, Hermione Granger, and cookie dough ice cream.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design, ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
- Language other than English: Spanish
Lucy Hart, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BS in Exercise Science and BA in Psychology
Jesús Játiva, Consultant
- Major/Program: MA in Spanish
- Bio: I can open my eyes if needed.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
Anna Claire Johnson, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Communication Disorders, Spanish Minor
- Bio: All of my favorite candies are holiday-specific (conversation hearts, Reese’s Easter eggs, candy corn, and peppermint Hershey’s kisses) and I have no objections to eating them year-round.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
- Language other than English: Spanish
Renee Kalu, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BS in Biomedical Sciences
- Bio: Avid ice cream and afrobeats lover.
Bryanna Meredith, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Organismal Biology, English Literature Minor
- Bio: On a mission to pet all dogs currently residing in the city of Auburn.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
Hannah Miles, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Anthropology, French Minor
- Bio: Proudly from Louisville, Kentucky and contrary to popular belief, we actually prefer Popeyes over Kentucky Fried Chicken (although I have visited Colonel Sanders’ grave!)
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design, Digital Media, ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA, Chicago/Turabian
Noah Miller, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Aerospace Engineering
- Bio: Born in Alabama, but lived in Europe for 7 years. Huge fan of the New England Patriots!
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design, Digital Media, ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA, Chicago/Turabian
Phoebe Miller, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Communication
- Bio: I’m not Phoebe Buffay, but I’m just as cool and I would love to talk about anything superhero, Netflix and/or dog related.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: MLA
Oliver Nell, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Music and Professional and Public Writing
- Bio: I have a really long list of made-up band names on my phone.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature, Creative Writing
Meg O’Shea, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in History and Political Science
- Bio: My favorite things are burritos, sleep, and history documentaries.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Social Sciences, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: MLA
Justin Ottinger, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in History
- Bio: I’m just a little too passionate about history, reading and writing fantasy literature, and most other nerd things.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Social Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: Chicago/Turabian
- Language other than English: Finnish
Elisa Reaves, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Nursing, Spanish Minor
- Bio: I like plants, cinnamon rolls, writing, the color yellow, and humans… sometimes.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: MLA
- Language other than English: Spanish
Courtney Reed, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Anthropology, History and Creative Writing Minors
- Bio: 21st century flower child. Matcha junkie. Hufflepuff at heart.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing
Emma Reeves, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Mathematics
- Bio: It’s the small things in life that really matter, the ordinary that makes the extraordinary possible.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature, Creative Writing
Cora Reynolds, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Business Administration
- Bio: Wanna hear about that time I studied abroad?
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: MLA
Sara Rodrick, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Literature and Women’s Studies
- Bio: My talents include imitating bird calls and being far too invested in my daily horoscope.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: MLA
Katie Sanders, Consultant
- Major/Program: DVM in Veterinary Medicine
- Bio: I’m a Hoosier with an affinity for cows, fishing, and long naps on the beach with my books.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Humanities, Literature, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
- Language other than English: Spanish
Sruti Sanghani, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Undeclared Sciences and Mathematics
- Bio: Keep the write intent in mind.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature, Creative Writing
- Language other than English: Gujarati, Afrikaans
Abigail Shashikanth, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Wildlife Ecology and Management
- Bio: What are we? Writers! What do we do? Stare out the window/do questionable research/go on life changing trips across town/literally everything except actual writing
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Literature, Creative Writing
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design
- Research and Citation: MLA
Anshu Shrestha, Consultant
- Major/Program: PhD in Biosystems Engineering
- Bio: I am a foodie!!
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
- Language other than English: Hindi, Urdu, Nepali
Weston Sims, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in Philosophy and Political Science
- Bio: If I could share a meal with any group of people, I’d have a steak dinner with Kurt Vonnegut, my mother, Jesus Christ, and Bobby Kennedy.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, Literature
Arjit Singh, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Industrial Design
- Bio: Hopefully I’ll have my book published before the next appointment!
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Resumes/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: Visual Design, Digital Media, ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA
- Language other than English: Hindi, Punjabi
Hannah Smith, Consultant
- Major/Program: BISE in Industrial and Systems Engineering and BA in Music
- Bio: Expert procrastinator.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Sciences, Humanities, Literature, Personal Statements/Resumes/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: MLA
- Language other than English: French
Sarah Staley, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Literature and Women’s Studies
- Bio: My hobbies include collecting comic books and never reading them.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA
Linwood Stevens, Consultant
- Major/Program: MA in English
- Bio:I am a huge Harry Potter enthusiast.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Literature
- Research and Citation: MLA
Rachel Sugg, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Literature
- Bio: I’m planning to be a teacher now, but my first dream job idea (c. 2001) was ballerina/Lowe’s garden center employee! (Very large glasses not pictured)
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature
- Multimodal Composition: ePortfolios
- Research and Citation: MLA, Chicago/Turabian
Mary Wofford, Consultant
- Major/Program: BS in Communication Disorders
- Bio: My dream is to be as carefree as Ferris Bueller, but as hardworking as Leslie Knope.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Social Sciences, Literature, Personal Statements/Résumés/CVs/Cover Letters
- Research and Citation: APA, MLA
Cecelia Wood, Consultant
- Major/Program: BA in English Professional and Public Writing
- Bio: I’m a little bit too obsessed with Friends, Vanilla Coke, and carrying thank you cards with me wherever I go.
- Writing in Specific Disciplines: Humanities, Literature, Creative Writing
- Research and Citation: MLA
Victoria Zona, Front Desk Representative
- Major/Program: BS in Neuroscience
- Bio: I enjoy iced coffee, fitness, and long walks on the beach.