Writing assistants are undergraduate and graduate students at UNH who come from a variety of different majors and academic backgrounds. They are passionate about writing and love talking about writing with their fellow students.

Writing assistants 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 during their first semester in the writing center. 

The writing center also employs a wonderful group of undergraduate student receptionists who will welcome you to the Center during your visit. They keep the CWC running smoothly!

 

Interested in joining the staff?

 

Undergraduate Writing Assistants

 

Camryn Copp (she/hers)

Year in School: Sophomore 
Educational Background: major in Hotel and Hospitality Management
Favorite Book: The Princess Saves Herself in This One, by Amanda Lovelace
Something you would not know by looking at me: I know American Sign Language.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Taking a nap. 

 

Elizabeth Dion

Year in School: Senior 
Educational Background: Business Administration 
Favorite Book: The Book Thief
Something you would not know by looking at me: I play tennis
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Spending time at Union Court 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jon Donahue

Year in School: Senior 
Educational Background: English/Journalism major
Favorite Book: Micro 
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am a dancer
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Doing homework at Philly

 

 

 

 

Brian Heaney 

Year in School: Senior   
Educational Background: Communication/Economics 
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 
Something you would not know by looking at me: I have always wanted to be fluent in another language 
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Spending time with friends, preferably outside

 

 

 

 

Grace Hurni (she/hers)

Year in School: Sophomore   
Educational Background: Biomedical Science: Med/Vet
Favorite Book: Rita Hayworth, and The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am a citizen of Switzerland 
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: at the MUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amanda Kowalski 

Year in School: Junior   
Educational Background: Biomedical Science: Medical Veterinary Science 
Favorite Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am in the UNH Wildcat Marching Band Drumline
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: On the football field with the marching band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Izzy Lopez 

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Major in Wildlife Conservation, minor in Geospatial Analysis
Favorite Book: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Something you would not know by looking at me: I collect vintage books!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Hiking in College Woods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Mackillop 

Year in School: Junior   
Educational Background: Political Science and Economics Majors 
Favorite Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell
Something you would not know by looking at me: I can solve a Rubik’s Cube in 30 Seconds
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Playing Basketball in the Gym

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kieran Newcomb  

Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Psychology and Philosophy double major
Favorite Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Something you would not know by looking at me: I was born in Sydney, Australia
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading, camping, hiking, watching bad horror movies, or trying to engage my family and friends in philosophical discussions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caroline Perry 

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Major in Classics
Favorite Book: The Time Keeper
Something you would not know by looking at me: I LOVE thrift shopping
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At Breaking New Grounds or Bubble Bee

 

 

 

 

 

Alice Russell (she/hers) 

Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Major in English Literature; minor in creative writing
Favorite Book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Something you would not know by looking at me: I also love computer science
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Adventuring outside, exploring new restaurants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eliza Shearman (she/they)

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Major in Classics; minor in English
Favorite Book: The Penelopiad and The Picture of Dorian Gray
Something you would not know by looking at me: I've been to 8 countries
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: hiking College Woods

 

 

Wynn Thompson (they/them)

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Favorite Book: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Something you would not know by looking at me: I have a pet gecko
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: In College Woods

 

 

Graduate Writing Assistants 

 

Receptionists 

 

Juliette Ambs (she/hers) 

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Psychology and Justice Studies majors
Favorite Book: The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
Something you would not know by looking at me: I speak French and am working on adding a 3rd major
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: in my room or taking a walk around campus.

 

 

 

 

 

Julia Melius

Year in School: Masters in Nutrition 
Educational Background: Bachelors in Nutrition/Dietetics
Favorite Book: A Thousand Acres
Something you would not know by looking at me: I play the piano!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: on T-Hall lawn if it's nice out!

 

 

 

 

Sydney Montross

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Neuroscience major, switching to Occupational Therapy
Favorite Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Something you would not know by looking at me: I can deadlift 315 lbs!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: hanging out with friends or watching Netflix

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julia Sheehan (she/hers)

Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Human Development and Family Studies
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Something you would not know by looking at me: I sail
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: at the beach

 

Maddie Tavolieri (she/hers)

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Psychology major; Dance minor
Favorite Book: Perks of Being a Wallflower
Something you would not know by looking at me: I was born deaf in my left ear
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: at Zumba in the HRC

 

Taylor Varnum

Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Favorite Book: Anything by John Green or The Hunger Games series
Something you would not know by looking at me: I have an artistic side
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At a cycling class in the gym!