Meet the 2022-2023 Writing Advisers

All times PDT

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

4:00-6:00

Maddy

Maeve

Mikayla

Nicco

Femke

Marina

Téa

Charlotte W.

Nina

Prof Sarmiento

Alex

Kelechi

Nina

Maddy

Margaret

6:00-8:00

Charlotte H.

Danielle

Gwen

Kelechi

Taylor

G

Jo

Josh

Charlotte W.

Maddy

Nicco

Rees

Codey

Charlotte W.

G

Téa

Radha

Jo

Leila

Rees

8:00-10:00

Josh

Ella

Marina

Mikayla

Alex

Nina

Radha

Femke

Margaret

Mikayla

Moira

Margaret

Danielle

Maeve

Ella

Gwen

Téa

Nicco

 

 

Codey Carr

 

Class of 2023

Major: Politics

Minor: Philosophy

A place that feels like home: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Writing Fellow

 

Codey is a senior and starting his second year working in the writing center. He believes that writing is one of the most important tools that one can bring into any situation; thus, providing both an academic and social space for peers to hone this skill and find joy in it is essential! Outside of the writing center, Codey enjoys drinking tea, making Spotify playlists, and playing sudoku! 

Pronouns: he/him/his

Marina Marcus

Class of 2025

Major: Undeclared (possibly Politics)

Minor: Undeclared (possibly Education)

A place that feels like home: the Adirondack Mountains

 

Hi! My name is Marina and I am a sophomore from upstate New York. I am excited for my first year in the Writing Center as I really enjoy the writing process and helping my peers with it as well! Writing can be difficult for all of us but I am passionate about making it as manageable and productive as possible. Outside of the writing center I love reading, playing with my dog, and baking.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Radha Arora

 

Class of 2023

Major: Economics

A place that feels like home: California

 

Radha is a senior entering her third year as a writing advisor. She believes that writing is an important tool for communication, and hopes to help students develop practices that make the process of writing a less fearful prospect. Outside the Writing Center, you can find Radha reading or basking in the sun.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Téa Murphy

 

Class of 2023

Major: Music (Production Concentration)

A place that feels like home: the Jersey Shore

 

I believe that the Writing Center is a great resource for all students, regardless of their background in writing or their major at Oxy. I have used the Writing Center as a resource throughout my time at Oxy, and I have always been greeted with attentive, kind and caring writing advisers. I hope that I can offer other students at Oxy the wonderful service that the Writing Center has offered me!

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Danielle Jonas-Delson

 

Class of 2024

Major: Cognitive Science

Minor: Spanish

A place that feels like home: Novato, CA

 

Danielle is a Junior, and this is her second year as a Writing Advisor. She hopes to help her peers determine which approach to writing works best for them, where their strengths lie as a writer, and how they can creatively express and connect their ideas through writing. She is grateful for the opportunity to meet students in the Writing Center and learn about their perspectives on a diversity of topics. Outside of the WC, you might find her running with the cross country team, assisting with Cognitive Science research, and continuously seeking out new outdoor spots to read, write, or study.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Alex Holmes

 

Class of 2024

Major: MAC

A place that feels like home: Chatham, Cape Cod

I've always loved writing for as long as I can remember, and I'm excited to work with students to help improve their writing. And I know I have a thing or two to learn myself so I'm looking forward to practicing my own skills too! Besides writing, I enjoy reading, catching up on the news, and listening to music (probably Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, or Taylor Swift). I also have a voracious and honestly unsettling appetite for watching movies, so I've seen way too many of them.

Pronouns: he/him/his

Josh Foster

 

Class of 2025

Major: Undeclared

A place that feels like home: Provence, France

 

Hi everybody! My name is Josh and I’m a sophomore from Portland, OR. I am beyond excited to help my peers do some awesome writing, and I hope to make meaningful connections in each of my sessions. If I’m not at the Writing Center, I’ll probably be jamming on the piano in Norris, working on a comedy sketch in the library, or trying a new restaurant with friends. See you soon! 

Pronouns: he/him/his

Dani Cooke

 

Class of 2023

Major: Critical Theory & Social Justice

Minor: Politics and Interdisciplinary Writing

A place that feels like home: Boulder, CO (and the lemon trees in front of Haines)

Writing Fellow (Spring)

 

Dani is a senior in their third year as a writing adviser and second year as a writing fellow. They are passionate about
writing as a creative art, mode of self-expression, and tool for social change, and love working with students to find
excitement and enjoyment in their writing assignments. As someone who knows firsthand how anxiety-provoking
academic writing can be, Dani is passionate about helping all types of students gain confidence in their unique voices
and approaches to the writing process. Outside of their work in the Writing Center, Dani enjoys roller skating,
cooking, and spending time with friends. They hope to see you in the Writing Center soon!

Pronouns: they/she

Nina Russell

 

Class of 2023

Major: Sociology

Minor: History

A place that feels like home: Long train rides to visit friends and family!

 

Nina is a senior from Silver Spring, MD. This is her first year working in the Writing Center and she is excited to work with other students! She believes that writing is a learnable skill and hopes to help make the writing process more accessible to others. When she’s avoiding her own writing assignments, you might find her watching movies with friends or attempting to read three books at once.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

G Northway

 

Class of 2024

Major: Music Composition

Minor: Critical Theory & Social Justice 

A place that feels like home: my lovely little apartment :)

Writing Fellow

 

G is a junior, working their second year as a writing advisor and their first year as a writing fellow! Always looking to be creative, they love writing as a playful and powerful art form, and hope to help all students take control and imbue passion into their writing. When not writing words, they are writing music, choreographing for dance pro, dancing on oxy's dance team, or cuddling their frog!

Pronouns: they/them/theirs

Margaret Seaney

 

Class of 2025

Major: Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture

A place that feels like home: Washington state

 

Margaret is a sophomore from Snohomish, Washington and this is her first year as a writing advisor! She is looking forward to working with her peers and hopes to create uplifting experiences that help writers build their confidence. When not in the Writing Center, Margaret can be found on campus at the gym or hanging out at the Green Bean! 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Charlotte Harrington

 

Class of 2023

Major: Psychology

Minor: Interdisciplinary Writing

A place that feels like home: Nashville, TN

Writing Fellow (Fall & Spring)

 

Charlotte is a senior Psych major. She's excited to continue working with students in her third year at the Writing Center and second year as a Writing Fellow. She hopes to help her peers craft well-organized papers and come to love the writing process. Outside of the WC, Charlotte loves going anywhere near the ocean, reading, and finding the best vegan ice cream.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Ella Acker

 

Class of 2025

Major: Undeclared (possible Diplomacy and World Affairs)

A place that feels like home: Northern California (in the fog--hammock preferable)

 


Ella is a sophomore from San Anselmo, California and this is her first year working at the writing center! From her experience, energy affects the end product of an essay. She hopes to bring a sunny and supportive energy to the writing center and help students develop their writing techniques – turning the complex ideas of writing into a more easily accessible and personalized subject matter. In her free time, Ella enjoys reading (her top 3 books are The Overstory, The Great Gatsby and Where The Sidewalk Ends), playing lacrosse, and perfecting her breakfast sandwich making skills. 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Jo Kim

 

Class of 2023

Major: Psychology

Minor: Biology and Kinesiology

A place that feels like home: Cerritos, CA

Writing Fellow

 

My name is Jo, and I'm a senior Psychology major at Oxy. I'm excited to be a source of support for others so that writing can feel like an enjoyable process for everyone! Writing up a big paper can feel intimidating sometimes, but I'm here to meet students wherever they are in the writing process! When I'm not at the Writing Center, you can find me dancing, reading a good book, or just enjoying coffee :)

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Maeve Cassetty

 

Class of 2023

Major: Politics, Religious Studies (Interdisciplinary focus on Conflict) 

A place that feels like home: Carbondale, CO

 

Maeve is a senior from Colorado and this is her first year as a writing adviser.  She is looking forward to meeting other students and helping them work through their writing process.  Outside of classes, Maeve likes to ski, hike, and play the piano

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Kelechi Ogbuokiri

 

Class of 2024

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Sociology

A place that feels like home: New York/Washington D.C.

 

Kelechi is a senior Computer Science major from Silver Spring, MD, and this is his second year as a writing adviser. After one year of advising, Kelechi looks forward to sharing that moment with a student where the flow and direction of the essay are realized, and the paper begins to write itself. You can find Kelechi playing intramural basketball, reading, running around campus, or singing in Glee—when not in the WC.

Pronouns: he/him/his

Maddy Hesse

 

Class of 2025

Major: undeclared (probably MAC)

Minor: undeclared (probably French Studies)

A place that feels like home: anywhere when I'm with my friends

 

I think writing is one of the best ways to communicate to others the things you are unable to say out loud. I’ve always enjoyed creative writing and have found it to be the way I best express myself. I’m excited to work in the writing center and help anyone I can to put their thoughts into words in order to tell others what they think and how they feel.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Leila Anzalone

 

Class of 2024

Major: Critical Theory & Social Justice

A place that feels like home: Kailua, HI and anywhere with water

Writing Fellow (Spring)

 

Hi everyone! My name is Leila and I'm a junior CTSJ major. This is my second year as a Writing Adviser and I'm so excited to continue working with students and advisers in the Writing Center. I believe communication is one of the most important elements of any area of study and am inspired by the sense of community the Writing Center generously provides. Outside Oxy and the Writing Center, I love to surf, rollerskate, walk my two Boxers, and watch White Lotus.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Mikayla Woods

 

Class of 2025

Major: American Studies and Black Studies

Minor: English

A place that feels like home: Cannon Beach, Oregon

 

Mikayla is a sophomore, and a first year writing advisor from San Francisco, CA. She is extremely excited to begin her time at the Writing Center, to assist her peers in their academic needs. Mikayla loves to read and write, so she can’t wait to bring her passion for learning to the Writing Center. In her free time Mikayla enjoys playing soccer, reading a good book, cuddling up with her dog, and traveling with her best friend. 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Moira Tanedo

 

Class of 2024

Major: Media Arts & Culture (MAC)

Minor: Critical Theory & Social Justice (CTSJ)

A place that feels like home: The mountains

 

Moira (she/her) is entering her second year at the Writing Center as a Writing Advisor and brand new Writing Fellow! She is a junior originally from Bohol, Philippines, but calls quite a few places home—Baton Rouge, LA; Albuquerque, NM; Everett, WA; Las Vegas, NV; and now, Los Angeles, CA. Her love for writing stems from both passion and survival, much like many other young immigrants who have had to rely on their writing abilities to prove their value to unwelcoming people and places. Through the Writing Center, she hopes to develop and maintain safe spaces for writers to be able to use their own words to advocate for themselves both in and out of the classroom. 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Nicco Bartone

 

Class of 2024

Major: Psychology

Minor: Philosophy

A place that feels like home: Georgetown, Maine

 

 

My name is Nicco Bartone and I'm a junior from Georgetown, Maine. I enjoy creative writing, mainly with short stories but I'm beginning to get more into poetry as well. I believe writing is one of the best ways for a person to get to know themself and this belief directs my work as an advisor at the Writing Center. As I head into my second year as an advisor I am excited to take what I learned last year and use it to help all the new faces that pass through the door!

Pronouns: they/them/theirs

Rees Walker

 

Class of 2023

Major: Critical Theory & Social Justice

Minor: American Studies; Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Studio Art

A place that feels like home: Seattle, WA

 

Since coming to Oxy, I have used the Writing Center in almost all my studies whether I needed a grammar check or was struggling with a prompt. I choose to work at the writing center because it offers many opportunities to connect, engage, and grow as an oxy community as well as in your individual studies. The writing center is not only academically oriented but also a space for creation and support.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Gwen Berghof

 

Class of 2023

Major: Critical Theory & Social Justice

A place that feels like home: Northern California

 

Gwen is a senior Critical Theory and Social Justice major and is excited to be back in the Writing Center this semester! Gwen enjoys working with her peers on all stages of the writing process, from first drafts to putting the finishing touches on a paper. When she’s not working in the Writing Center, you can find Gwen exploring Los Angeles, hiking, or crafting a barista-style hot or iced drink.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Charlotte Whorton

 

Class of 2023

Major: Biology

A place that feels like home: Seattle

Writing Fellow

 

In her spare time, Charlotte enjoys running, exploring new places, and spending time with her loved ones. She is excited to work with the Oxy community as a Writing Advisor this year. She can't wait to assist her peers in building such an important skill.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

 

Taylor Eng

 

Class of 2023

Major: Psychology

Minor: Philosophy

A place that feels like home: The ocean!

Writing Fellow

 

For me, writing acts not only as a form of professional communication, but as a way to express myself. I have always enjoyed writing, particularly creative writing, as well as editing and reviewing my peers’ papers. With all of this in mind, I chose to work in the Writing Center because I love this form of creativity and hope to aid in inspiring a passion and appreciation for this essential life skill. 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Femke Teunissen

 

Class of 2023

Major: Diplomacy and World Affairs

Minor: Politics; Critical Theory & Social Justice

A place that feels like home: Haamstede [which is where I am from in the Netherlands]

 

Hi, my name is Femke, and this is my third year working at the Writing Center. I am a senior from New York City and the Netherlands and I am studying Diplomacy and World Affairs. I love writing and have grown more comfortable with this skill over time. The reason I decided to work at the Writing Center is because I want to help students become more confident in their writing abilities. In addition, I want students to feel like the writing center is a safe space for expression, learning, and growth. We are always here to help! In my free time I love to play tennis, make juice, and listen to the occasional podcast. 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

 

 

 

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