Meet the Staff

Our staff consists of tutors and professionals from a wide range of disciplines. We are passionate about writing and are committed to providing you with the guidance and help you need.

Student Coordinators

	Jupiter Berrysmith, he/they Creative Writing, Media Studies, Professional Writing Jupiter is a senior majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Media Studies and professional writing. He is excited to help with any genre and aspect of the writing process but has a penchant for brainstorming and any creative work. They are most familiar with MLA citations, however they do have the capability to assist with all citation styles. When not at the writing center, they can be found spending time with friends, reading and writing poetry, or editing Goucher’s literary magazine, Preface.
	Hadley Dowell, she/her Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Professional Writing Hadley is a pre-health senior majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with a minor in Professional Writing. She has extensive experience in academic and scientific writing, including lab reports, research papers, manuscripts, grants, and posters or presentations. She also can assist with creative writing, particularly short stories and creative nonfiction. Proficient in MLA and APA citation formats, Hadley enjoys helping writers at all stages, especially with research and outlining. Outside of the writing center, she works as a supplemental instructor, teaching assistant, and research assistant. In her free time, she enjoys reading, needle felting, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends.
	Bea Lieblein, she/they Professional Writing, American Studies Bea is double major in Professional Writing and American Studies. They can help in any step of the writing process but specializes in outlining, brainstorming, editing, and organization of papers. They make an outline for every paper they write and would love to share those skills! Bea is most familiar with MLA but can also help in Chicago style. They are most comfortable with writing in the humanities and specifically history, non fiction, and research papers but loves a good creative writing piece. They have a particular strength in queer theory and US history. Outside of writing, Bea enjoys being in the woods, dancing, watching movies, and cooking yummy food!
	Rileigh Ann Raspa, she/her Peace Studies, Music Rileigh Ann is a sophomore majoring in peace studies and minoring in music. She enjoys helping with all parts of the writing process but is best at brainstorming, helping with research, and talking through content or concepts. She is most familiar with MLA and APA citation styles. She also works on campus as a peer educator with CREI. When not studying Rileigh Ann can be found playing music, reading, enjoying a cup of tea, and tracking earthquakes.
	Cas Sturdivant, he/him Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Chemistry Cas is a senior pursuing a double major in BCMB and Chemistry. His specialty is in scientific writing, especially lab reports and research papers, but he is also familiar with sociology and creative writing. Cas is enthusiastic about the entire writing process with an interest in outlining and revising to bring out details that make a piece unique. Plus, he can help in any part of the research process. While most experienced with APA and citation styles such as Taylor & Francis found in some journals, he has also used ASA, MLA, and Chicago before. For fun, he likes cooking, gardening, and writing.

Peer Tutors

	Lilly Bassett, she/they Data Science, Professional Writing Lilly is a sophomore pursuing a major in Data Science and a minor in Professional Writing. She can help with any stage of the writing process but particularly enjoys brainstorming, outlining, and drafting. They can assist with any style and genre of writing, but they are most experienced with presenting data, analysis, and research-based assignments. She is most familiar with MLA and APA citation styles. Outside of the writing center, they enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, and window shopping.
	Celeste Bawara, she/her Psychology, Philosophy, Literary Studies, French Transnational Studies Celeste is a junior currently double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy, with minors in Literary Studies and French Transnational Studies. She loves every step of the writing process but is especially interested in brainstorming, outlining, revising — in particular, she can offer help both increasing and decreasing word count. She is most fanatic about research-based writing, literary analysis, and creative writing, but would love to help with any genre, style, or prompt. As a Psychology major, she’s familiar with APA citation as well as MLA, but could help with any. Beyond the Writing Center, she loves to read, shop, decorate, play The Sims 4, sing, and to let it Linger with the Cranberries.
	Nessa Rose Brooks, she/her History Nessa Rose is a junior majoring in History. She can help with any stage of the writing process, but especially loves to work on brainstorming, research, and editing and revising. She is most experienced with research papers, particularly historical research, and analysis papers, but can help with any piece. She is most comfortable with Chicago style citations, but is also familiar with MLA. When not tutoring at the Writing Center, she spends her time writing poetry, walking in the woods, listening to history podcasts, cuddling with her cat, hanging out with friends, or engaging in campus clubs and events.
	Max Davis, she/they Psychology, Creative Writing Max is a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Creative Writing. They can work with you at any stage during the writing process, but they very much enjoy working with vocabulary, word choice, brainstorming, and outlining. They are very familiar with most citation styles, but are proficient in MLA, Chicago, and APA. Max can work with any piece, but enjoys working with analytical and creative pieces the most. When Max isn’t working on writing, they’re usually either playing video games, listening to music, or losing themselves in a good book.
	Xyn Evans, they/them Sociology & Anthropology, Psychology Xyn is a sophomore majoring in Sociology and Anthropology with a minor in Psychology. They would love to help with any stage of the writing process including brainstorming, outlining, organization, and revision. Xyn is most familiar with MLA and APA formats but is willing to help with other styles. They have the most experience in argumentative pieces, research papers, and creative writing (especially poetry and short stories). Xyn also works as a Peer Educator at the Wellness Center. You can find them there, at the gym, or outside reading on particularly nice days. Xyn loves singing with the Goucher Choral Society, watching movies with friends, crocheting, baking, and listening to music.
	Lucy Hendricks, she/her Political Science, International Relations Lucy is a junior Political Science major and an International Relations and Legal studies double minor. She is happy to assist students in any stage of the writing process and welcomes all types of writing, however she particularly enjoys research and argumentative papers. Lucy is most familiar with MLA and APA styles. Alongside the Writing Center, Lucy is on the Goucher Women’s Volleyball and Basketball teams, works as the Director of Student Organizations for SGA, is President of the Black Gophers Coalition, and serves as an Arsht Presidential Diplomat.
	Lily Hickey, she/they Dance, Professional Writing, Literary Studies Lily is a Junior majoring in Dance with minors in Professional Writing and Literary Studies. She enjoys writing in all sorts of genres, especially analytical and argumentative pieces. Lily loves helping others with any stage of their writing but they particularly enjoy outlining and revising papers. She is most familiar with MLA and APA citations but is happy to learn new formats with you if there is ever a need. When they find themself with an ounce of free time, Lily loves to crochet, watch SNL clips, and go on late night drives with friends.
	Cor Kahler-Rickman, they/them Visual/Material Culture, Environmental Studies Cor is a sophomore VMC major and an Environmental Studies minor. They can assist with any part of the writing process, but they especially enjoy brainstorming, outlining, and polishing final pieces. They are most familiar with MLA and APA citation styles, and most enjoy working with creative writing and research papers. Outside of school and work, Cor can be found enjoying a hot drink at any time of day, listening to music, and probably working on a sewing project.
	Shelby Meek, she/her Communications & Media Studies, Professional Writing Shelby is a senior pursuing a Communications & Media Studies major with a minor in Professional Writing. She can help assist with any stage of the writing process but is particularly fond of revision, outlining, and brainstorming. Shelby enjoys working with all genres of writing, especially research-based assignments and even journalism assignments. Having taken Digital Arts courses, she is familiar with Adobe Aero, Premiere, and Photoshop. She is also most familiar with MLA, APA, and Harvard citations. Outside of working at the Writing Center, you often see her at practice with her Goucher Women’s Tennis teammates, doing some work for the Q, and volunteering for GPEP. For fun, you will see her reading while listening to some ‘80s, or even ‘90s, working out in the gym, and spending time with her friends talking about crime documentaries and podcasts.
	Tovah Oslovich, she/he/they Dance, Professional & Creative Writing Tovah Oslovich is a sophomore double majoring in dance and creative writing. They are happy to help with all parts of the writing process, but are particularly interested in looking over first drafts, and working through content organization. He is most familiar with the MLA citation style but is happy to lend a hand with any citation style. They are especially excited to help with creative work, such as personal narratives or fiction pieces, but they’ll do their best with any piece of writing they are brought. When Tovah has some time to herself, she loves to go on walks with friends, play guitar, or watch true crime shows with a cup of tea.
	Josué Meléndez Pereira, he/they Psychology, Spanish Josué is a senior double majoring in Psychology and Spanish. They can assist any writing needs in both English and Spanish. They are familiar with many genres and styles in the humanities, but are most comfortable writing persuasive and investigative research essays in MLA or APA style. Brainstorming, outline drafting, extensive sentence by sentence organization, and surface level corrections is what they do best. Outside of the Writing Center, they are a family oriented individual with a love for all things related to gaming, anime, music, and sleeping.
	Maya Platt-Chilkotowsky, she/her Psychology, Creative Writing Maya is a sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Creative Writing. She is happy to help assist with any stage of the writing process, but is especially enthusiastic about creative writing, brainstorming and outlining, and revision. She has specific experience with writing research and lit review papers and is most familiar with MLA and APA citations. Besides writing, Maya stays busy singing with the Goucher Choral Society and working in the Alumnae/i House. In her free time, she loves reading, long walks in nature, and spending time with friends and family.
	Jaida Rhea, she/her Environmental Studies, Professional Writing Jaida is a senior double majoring in Environmental Studies and Professional Writing. She can help with any stage of the writing process but especially enjoys outlining, helping with research and presentations, and science writing. In terms of citations, she is most familiar with APA and MLA but can help with other styles as well. Having taken several science courses, Jaida is also familiar with lab reports, research proposals, and other writing pieces that come with these disciplines! Outside of working at the Writing Center, Jaida works as a Resident Assistant, plays the violin in the Goucher Orchestra, and serves as an Arsht Presidential Diplomat.
	Enzo Rocksmith, he/him Computer Science, Professional & Creative Writing Enzo is a senior writing and computer science major. He can work with any piece at any stage, including revision, polishing, outlining, organizing, and just working through difficult sections. He also has significant experience with creative work, especially novels, where he specializes in prose and planning. MLA and APA are his most comfortable styles. Outside the writing center, he likes worldbuilding, martial arts, and working on his second novel. Otherwise, he doesn’t exist.
	Stella Rose, she/her Professional & Creative Writing, Data Science, Music Stella is a junior pursuing a major in Professional and Creating Writing, with minors in Data Science and Music. She is proficient in many forms of writing, including creative writing, creative nonfiction, journalism, and science writing, which means she can help with just about any assignment. While Stella is most familiar with MLA and APA citations, she is adaptable and will do her best to assist with any style. She specializes in structuring, outlining, revising, and brainstorming during the writing process. When she’s not writing, you can find her working on her debut album, singing opera and musical theater, playing piano, reading weird novels, and watching horror movies.
	Eden Rovner, he/they Chemistry, Pre-Nursing Eden is a sophomore chemistry major with a pre-nursing concentration. They are happy to work on any part of your writing, but they are good at citations in APA and MLA and lab reports. He loves working on outlines. They are happy to read your creative pieces and would love to talk about your research and process. Eden loves learning new things, so they may ask you many questions. Outside the writing center, he mostly works but has been slowly working through Sherlock based shows. They have many pet rats and will show you pictures if you bring them up.
	Daya Sathyaraj, she/her Economics, Business Management Daya is a sophomore economics major with a minor in business management. She is excited to work within any aspect of the writing process but particularly enjoys the revision and outlining process, as well as research, argumentative, and expository pieces. Daya is proficient in MLA but can absolutely work with you to apply the citation style you desire. Outside of the athenaeum, you can find her running on campus with her cross country and track teammates or facetiming her cats back home!
	Lea Singer, she/they Creative Writing, Philosophy Lea is a senior Creative Writing major and a Philosophy minor. They are happy to help with any part of the writing process, but especially enjoy figuring out the structure and flow of a piece. She loves working on creative pieces such as poems or short stories, but can also help with research and theoretical papers! They are most familiar with MLA, but will do their absolute best with other citation styles. Outside of the Writing Center, they love to write music, have existential crises with their friends about late stage capitalism, and bake truly terrible cookies.
	Clare Sorensen, they/them International Relations, Professional Writing, Theatre Clare is a sophomore double majoring in International Relations and Professional and Creative Writing with plans to minor in Theatre. On top of being a Writing Center tutor, they are also a Peer Academic Coach with ACE. They are most comfortable with creative writing and academic writing related to the humanities and social/political sciences. As for sources, Clare is most familiar with MLA formatting. In their free time, Clare enjoys going for walks, visiting their dog (George), and watching Star Wars.
	Alison Tasker, she/he/they Integrative Art, Studio Art Alison is a sophomore integrative art major and has a minor in studio art. She enjoys working on any stage of the writing process, but finds the most joy in either the pre-writing stages or in reviewing the finished product. Their favorite type of writing is fictional, but she also has a lot of experience in writing papers. Their most comfortable style of citations is MLA, but they will happily dive into different styles as needed. Outside of the writing center, Alison is a passionate artist and graphic designer who will talk your head off about art. She also is reliving a bit of her childhood by rereading the Warrior Cats book series.
	Paige Wilson, she/he/they Peace Studies, Political Science, Creative Writing Paige is a Peace Studies major and a Political Science/Creative Writing minor. She can help with any part of the writing process and is familiar with MLA and APA. They especially like analytical essays, research essays, and creative fiction.

Support Staff

Director Lana Oweidat, she/her/hers Lana Oweidat is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Writing Center at Goucher College. Her doctorate degree is in rhetoric and composition, and she holds a graduate certificate in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. She teaches writing and rhetoric courses with an emphasis on writing pedagogies, border discourses, and transnational narratives. Her research tackles tutor training, feminist rhetorics, as well as multilingual composition and anti-Islamophobia pedagogies.