Writing assistants are undergraduate and graduate students at UNH who come from a variety of majors and academic backgrounds. They are passionate about and love talking about writing with fellow students.
They continually work on their practice as writing assistants, attending staff training and development meetings throughout the semester. Undergraduate writing assistants complete a semester-long course, INCO 529: Writing Consultation, in order to learn about writing center conferencing. Graduate writing assistants complete a semester-long training.
The center also employs a wonderful group of undergraduate student office assistants who will welcome you during your visit. They keep the CWC running smoothly!
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Undergraduate Writing Assistants
Elizabeth (she/hers)
Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
Something you would not know by looking at me: My favorite movie is Mamma Mia!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading outside or binge watching a TV show!
Emily (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Undeclared
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love video games like Call of Duty and Overwatch and barely have room to sleep on my bed because of squishmallows!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Working my second job at the MUB.
Kayleigh (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: English Literature major, writing minor
Something you would not know by looking at me: I have been to over 40 vending machines on campus and I have a rubber duck collection.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At the stadium or the Whittemore Center.
Lia (she/hers)
Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Health Management and Policy
Something you would not know by looking at me: I live for concerts and I truly appreciate music of all genres (especially electronic/dark rap). I also am obsessed with Boxers and I currently have 3 awesome rescues waiting for me at home!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Most likely, I would either be at the gym or in Dimond Library (my favorite spot on campus).
Makenna (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Linguistics major, classics and psychology minors
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am currently studying three languages
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Learning dances!
Molly (she/hers)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: English major, social justice leadership minor
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love documentaries
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At Union Court
Sean (he/him)
Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: History & Spanish
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am an avid collector of NHL and NBA jerseys!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Out and about, most likely drawing.
Skylar (she/her)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: Psychology major, possible anthropology minor
Something you would not know by looking at me: Music from the 70s is my favorite era
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: All the Mills or Breaking New Grounds
Stephanie (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Math Education: K-8 option, minor in writing
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love writing and aspire to be a published author one day.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: In line at Dunkin' or hanging with friends.
Tanner (he/him)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: History and Political Science
Something you would not know by looking at me: I had heart surgery when i was just a few days old!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Watching a good TV show!
Graduate Writing Assistants
Anne (she/hers)
Educational Background: English Studies
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I can speak a little French! Mais je voudrais apprendre plus.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: On a run.
Autumn (she/hers)
Educational Background: MFA Fiction
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I was the president of Star Wars Club in undergraduate school.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At home, making art and hanging out with my pet rabbit, Lavender!
Bianca (she/they)
Educational Background: MFA, Creative Nonfiction Writing
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love teaching English 401!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading, writing, or playing with my dog, Atticus!
Deni (she/hers)
Educational Background: B.S. in Biology and Environmental Policy; M.S. in Watershed Sciences
Year in School: PhD in Natural Resources and Earth System Sciences
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I am an introvert at heart :)
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Rock climbing!
Derek (he/him)
Educational Background: English Literature
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I was a flight attendant for 10 years.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Zeke's or any place with coffee.
Ervin (he/him)
Educational Background: BA in Creative Writing
Year in School: MFA in Creative Writing
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I've been doing wildlife photography since I was twelve!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At Dimond working on my thesis.
Katie (she/her)
Educational Background: Phd in History
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love taking dance classes!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading out on my front porch or walking around a museum.
Michaela (she/hers)
Educational Background: BA in English literature, minor in literacy MA English literature.
Year in School: PhD in Literature, Feminist Studies Certificate
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love to be on adventures!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Outside drinking an iced coffee and reading a good book or listening to a podcast.
Steph (she/hers)
Educational Background: MFA in Nonfiction
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I LOVE playing backgammon! If you also like to play, or want to learn, come find me!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Singing karaoke or reading with my cat, Calliope!
Graduate Writing Assistant Lead Staff
Abby (she/hers)
Year in School: PhD in English Literature
Educational Background: BA in English
Something you would not know by looking at me: I’m a southern transplant! I’m originally from North Carolina.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At a coffee house, reading, working, and/or feeding by caffeine habit.
Annie
Year in School: MFA in Fiction
Educational Background: BA in English Literature with a minor in creative writing
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I absolutely love manatees.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: In Hamilton Smith!
Heidi (she/hers)
Year in School: PhD in Literature
Educational Background: MA in English, MFA in Fiction, and BA in English Literature
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I am originally from Maui, Hawai'i.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Playing a musical instrument or going for a walk.
Jen (she/hers)
Year in School: PhD in Composition Studies with a focus in American women activists of the 19th century
Educational Background: MA in Literature, BA in Literature
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love anything and everything horror!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: knee deep in research on a whatever I am interested in at the moment.
Mali (she/hers)
Year in School: PhD in Composition
Educational Background: MA in English, BA in English
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love DIY home renovation projects!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Holed up in a cozy corner trying to get some reading done.
Matthew
Year in School: PhD in English Composition
Educational Background: BA, History and English, MEd, MFA in Poetry
Something you would not know by looking at me: I have been a grocery delivery driver, a tea hours server, a local journalist, a tennis pro, a clerk at an antique curiosity shop, and a lecturer.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading for school, walking with a friend, enjoying my apartment, talking to my Mom.
Office Assistants
Ambrose (he/him)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: Computer Science
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love anime.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: In my room, playing video games.
Amelia (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Business Administration Marketing with a minor in writing
Something you would not know by looking at me: I want to be an author one day.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Relaxing outside in my hammock with a book in hand.
Amper (they/them)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Women's and Gender Studies & Social Work
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Buying more boba than I can afford at Mr. Wish in Portsmouth
Anna (she/hers)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: Majoring in Occupational Therapy and Minoring in Psychology
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love mafia movies, and I've seen The Godfather about 10 times!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: The clubhouse at the Cottages or Trader Joe's!
Brianna (she/hers)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: Major English/Journalism with a Minor in Communication
Something you would not know by looking at me: I studied abroad in Ireland for the Fall 2022 semester!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Studying in Hamilton Smith or hanging out with my friends in Madbury Commons!
Elle (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Undeclared
Something you would not know by looking at me: I once played the part of the Nutcracker in my hometown studio’s version of the ballet, The Nutcracker!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Eating sushi at the Union Court!
Joelle (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Major in Nursing and Minor in Healthcare Management Policy
Something you would not know by looking at me: I have been a dancer for 17 years.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At the gym, or at dance practice with the Wildcat Dance Crew.
Maddie (she/hers)
Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Business Administration
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am a terrible cook.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: In my car, driving and blasting my favorite music.
Associate Director
Cyndi Roll (she/hers)
Educational Background: BA in Pyschology
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I am ambidextrous.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: On a walk listening to the latest true crime podcast.
Director
Meaghan Elliott Dittrich (she/hers)
Educational Background: BA in Theater & Writing, MFA in Creative Writing, MA in English Lit, Ph.D. in Rhetoric and English Composition Studies
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I have Canadian citizenship
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: baking/ cooking, reading, spending time singing and twirling to Disney songs with her daughter Elliott, snuggling with her son Arthur, or finding a really good seafood chowder.
