Staff 2024-2025

Elizabeth is new to Georgetown and the Writing Center, but not to writing or tutoring! She’s been teaching writing and administrating writing programs for years, with a focus on linguistic justice, and was actually a peer tutor herself many moons ago as an undergrad. She has also developed and delivered tutor trainings for The Petey Greene Program. Teaching is her dream job and she absolutely loves learning cool new things from all of her wonderful students. When she’s not teaching or thinking about teaching, she’s often reading spooky novels with a cup of tea. 

Alex Lalli is a sophomore in College double majoring in English and American studies. Originally born in Connecticut, she later moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she started working at her new school’s Writing Center. Her experience at the center gave her the opportunity to connect with people through writing. She loves the conversational aspect of workshopping a piece and encourages students to feel empowered by their unique writer’s voice. When she’s not working in the center, she loves reading (especially anything with a feminist edge), working on pieces for The Voice, and late night chats with friends.

Alexis Nguyen is from Florida, and is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences double majoring in English and Sociology. As one could probably tell from that, she enjoys reading (especially Asian literature and Jane Austen), crocheting, watching movies, and working out. She enjoys seeing the diversity of content and people that comes into the Writing Center. Alexis also looks forward to supporting multilingual or non-native speakers as someone whose first language was Vietnamese. Besides being a part of the Writing Center, Alexis is part of the board of the Vietnamese Students’ Association and Delta Phi Epsilon, the school’s professional foreign service sorority. She’s always down to talk, writing-related or not!

Andrew Van Wagoner is a second-year graduate student in the English department at Georgetown. He grew up in McAllen, Texas, and earned his B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also earned a creative writing certificate and a minor in rhetoric. After spending time in the education sphere, Andrew found a passion for helping others write. Whether you’re in the planning or revision phase, he’ll be glad to help translate your ideas onto the page—whatever the subject! Outside the writing center, you can find Andrew hitting a workout at Yates, watching a bad movie, or in the kitchen fancying himself a chef.

Anna is a Senior in the College studying Classics and Psychology. She is from Westwood, MA, where the locals’ claim to fame is that Leonardo DiCaprio once stayed in the town while filming a movie in Boston. From sciences to humanities, Anna believes in starting the writing process with a comprehensive outline to guide her work and loves sharing her organizational skills with people. When not at the Writing Center, Anna can be found taking naps in Nevils, convincing people to join Classics Club, or grabbing a coffee at Midnight Mug (probably her 3rd of the day). Come say hi to get a second look at a project or if you feel like you just don’t know where to start.

Annie Finn is a sophomore in the SFS studying Global Business with a minor in English. She was born and raised an hour outside of New York City but is a traitorous Red Sox fan. Although she has questionable sports team loyalties, she has an undying love for New York bagels (they just do them right). Annie’s favorite part about the writing process is brainstorming, but she is excited to work with you at any stage in the process. She is eager to help writers harness their authentic voice so readers can feel their enthusiasm and passion jump through the page. Annie is excited to work with you!

As a senior in the College, Caed Spencer plans to major in English. Originally from Austin, Texas, it is Caed’s biggest dream to one day be a professor of English literature. Thus, he eagerly seeks to hone his teaching, reading, and writing skills at the Writing Center with each and every session. More than anything, he hopes to help create an environment that celebrates writing as a joyous, communal, and creative process. When not tutoring away, Caed can be found on an Escape retreat (as a leader!) or at the Center for Social Justice. Finally, Caed is excited for a wonderful 2023-2024 academic year at the Writing Center. 

Christina is a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Justice and Peace Studies and English. As a lifelong resident of Connecticut, she may have been raised out in the cold, but she is nothing but fire when she defends the merits of Dunkin’. When not attending class, you can find her reading, relaxing on the lawn, or rewatching New Girl. Christina grew up speaking both English and Bengali at home, and took Latin in high school (some may say for the aesthetic…), so she’d love to converse and know anything you know about languages! Her favorite part of the writing process is outlining, as there is nothing better than when you see the first contours of your next great piece, but she is happy to help with any step!

Claire is a sophomore in the College majoring in Linguistics with a minor in Creative Writing. A proud resident of Pittsburgh, PA (or as the locals say, a yinzer), she is fiercely passionate about the art of writing and helping others find joy and comfort in the words they put to pen. She knows how difficult it can be to have confidence in one’s writing abilities, so she’s excited to support students in developing their written voice and gaining a sense of certainty in their work. When she’s not dancing down the street with her earbuds in, you can find her arguing the merits of the Oxford comma or meticulously braiding tiny plastic lanyards for all of her friends. Above all, she loves learning new things from new people, and she can’t wait to meet with you!

Daniella is a senior in the College majoring in Linguistics and English. Hailing from San Francisco, CA, she proudly represents the city by the bay, and you can often find her complaining about D.C. weather–despite claiming she loves experiencing actual seasons for the first time in her life. Daniella enjoys getting into classic novels such as the original Dracula, but has been a longtime fan of sci-fi, particularly by the author Blake Crouch. Similar to her attitude on book genres, she is open to all subject matters and stages in the writing process. However, her favorite stages are outlining (because of actualizing and organizing your ideas) and revising (because of the satisfaction of seeing the culmination of your work)! She has spent the past summer researching first-generation and low income students at writing centers, and as a member of GSP and CSP on campus, she especially welcomes any students who identify with those backgrounds to the center. Outside of class and the Writing Center, you can find Daniella at rehearsal for BFMG, a club for traditional Mexican dance, or the Early Learning Project, a psychology lab investigating infant and family development.

David is a second-year Master of Public Policy student at Georgetown’s McCourt School. During the day, David works as the program support administrator at the National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF). Originally from Austin, TX, David lived for three years in the United Kingdom while attending the University of Cambridge to earn his Bachelor’s in Human, Social, and Political Sciences with a focus on political economy. David has previously worked in the Texas State Legislature and at the U.S. State Department, and he currently serves as senior editor for the Georgetown Public Policy Review.

Duc is a senior in the School of Foreign Service studying International History. He was born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam, although he now calls the San Francisco Bay Area his home (ask him about In-N-Out!). He grew up speaking English and Vietnamese and is now studying Mandarin, and so he enjoys the opportunity to work with both native and nonnative English speakers. As a history lover, he enjoys creative nonfiction, documentaries, and British TV shows. He loves the brainstorming and revising stages of writing, but he would love to work with students on any aspect of the writing process. Outside the Writing Center, you can find him either at fencing practice, Model UN training, or somewhere on campus watching random YouTube videos.

Gaang Choi is a sophomore in the MSB studying Finance. He likes short sentences and vivid imagery, so he enjoys helping writers develop succinctness and tone in their writing. He has experience in banking, journalism, publishing, and debate. But he will also love chatting/arguing with you if you mention rap, shoegaze or premier league football. Whether he is loitering in line at a pop-up in his native Brooklyn or scurrying to Boulangerie Christophe in Georgetown for a marble cake slice, he is always open to conversation!

George is a first-year graduate student in the English MA program and a recovering theater major from Long Island, New York. He completed his undergraduate degree at Hofstra University where he wrote his thesis project on Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays, along with completing a creative writing minor. When he’s not at the Writing Center or working as a TA , you can find George binging Dance Moms (and pretending he’s able to dance) or perfecting his Shirley Temple recipe.

Henry Liu is a junior in the School of Foreign Service studying International Politics with a minor in Journalism. He has moved all over the U.S. but lives in Baltimore, Maryland (Go Ravens!). Outside of class, Henry is a senior editor for the science section of The Hoya, and he highly recommends checking out the new articles each week. In his free time, he can be found playing basketball at Yates, watching Netflix, or exploring food places in D.C. Henry’s favorite part of the writing process is outlining and working on a strong thesis statement. He is more than happy to help you wherever you are in the writing process! 

Jaxon is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in American Studies. As a native suburban Ohioan, Jaxon can usually be found inside a thrift store listening to Fiona Apple or Björk through his headphones. As a tutor, Jaxon looks to bring joy to writing through inventive metaphors and rhetorical strategies without undermining the integrity of the writing’s argument. Outside of the Writing Center, Jaxon enjoys exploring DC’s food scene, building an outfit, and taking pictures on his digital camera. With a Whisk coffee in hand and gaudy sunglasses at his side, he is ecstatic to meet with you!

Jenny Kim is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Business and Global Affairs through the McDonough School of Business and the School of Foreign Service. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she grew up in Hong Kong and attended an international school full of colorful accents! So she is comfortable working with native, non-native, and anywhere-in-between students. She loves finding creative ways to make writing more succinct, as well as brainstorming ideas in different fields of study. She’d love for you to come talk about philosophy, politics, or anything else you’re passionate about! Outside of the Writing Centre, she is involved in the Zeeba Investment Group, plays squash, and enjoys discovering new sweet treats in D.C.

June is a first-year English MA student. She was born and raised in Seoul, Korea where she double majored in English and Film/Theatre. (Film recommendations are always appreciated!) She speaks English, Korean, and Chinese; currently, she is dedicated to learning Japanese. As a passionate language learner, June is eager to work with both native and non-native English speakers and is open to talking about any challenge you may have in your writing process. Before joining Georgetown, she worked as a writer’s assistant on a Korean drama. She is excited to work with you on your writing whether it be academic or creative writing!

Lauren Frank is a Junior in the College and is interested in studying JUPS. She was born in Seattle but has spent the majority of her life living in central New Jersey (which exists, she doesn’t know why people fight about this). While she enjoys every part of the writing process, Lauren loves thinking through the structure of a piece. She strongly believes in the power of an outline, whether it’s three random bullet points or five pages with quotes and all. When not in the Writing Center Lauren can be found at any Corp location buying her third chai of the day, shopping for more plants, or putting her friends through an exhausting workout at Yates.

Laxmi McCulloch is a junior in the College studying linguistics. Despite having moved just outside of the city as a baby, she identifies as a born-and-raised-Philadelphian and is eager to debate with anyone who argues with this. Laxmi got her start in working with peer writers through high school journalism and has translated her passion for editing into a passion for tutoring. She loves a good brainstorming session and deeply believes that a strong outline makes for a strong paper. When she’s not in the Writing Center, you can find Laxmi running along the Potomac, spending all of her savings on Call Your Mother bagels, or reading in an Adirondack chair on the lawn.

Mara is a sophomore from Derry, Pennsylvania intending to study Psychology and minor in Education, Inquiry, and Justice. Mara loves all things music and movies, and when she’s not re-watching Spirited Away, you can find her on campus throwing a frisbee on the lawn! Her favorite book series is The Hunger Games, and she loves watching sitcoms (Veep, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Mara’s favorite process in writing is the revision stage and witnessing a paper go from good to great. Mara is passionate about creating an environment where everyone can feel comfortable receiving writing support regardless of identity and background and is excited to support students at any stage in the writing process!

Maren is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Government and Justice and Peace Studies while pursuing a minor in journalism. She is originally from coastal Alabama (no, she does not have much of an accent) but now calls DC her home. Maren is eager to support students through their papers and personal essays and enjoys helping them organize arguments. When not at the Writing Center or in class, Maren enjoys writing and editing with The Hoya, spending time with friends exploring DC, keeping her Kindle daily reading streak, and having a good cup of coffee. Whether you want to trade book recommendations or brainstorm a paper, Maren is happy to meet with you!

Moira Christ is a junior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a minor in German (she’s happy to work with anyone studying German!) and a certificate in African Studies. She’s from Peachtree Corners, Georgia, whose only claim to fame is that it unfortunately has no peach trees. She is excited to work with you on any part of the writing process, but is especially interested in helping you take a second look at your writing and fine-tune your paper. When she’s not in the Writing Center, you can find her working in the membership office at Yates, rescuing Call Your Mother bagels with SAFE, buying three drinks at Midnight Mug every night, or talking your ear off about how her study abroad experiences “changed her life.”

Nola is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences studying English and linguistics. She is from Maine, and has a tendency to complain about how much hotter DC is from home (seriously, a lot). She can often be found continuing a knitting project, reading a new book (sci-fi in particular), or drinking too much coffee. She has spent her time in DC so far visiting as many museums as possible—the Hirshorn is a current favorite. Nola loves the revising step of the writing process because she loves to see how much the final draft can develop, and she loves seeing how your voice shines through in your papers. She’s so excited to help wherever you are in the writing process, and maybe to learn something new from you along the way!

Pearl is a first-year graduate student in the English MA program. She is also a native of Maryland. Pearl is delighted to assist you with your writing, at whatever stage you are at. She has prior experience tutoring native and non-native speakers, having attended Michigan’s most ethnically and internationally diverse undergraduate university. Outside of the Writing Center, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, visiting museums, and improving her design and video editing skills for her social media channels.

Phuong Ha is a junior in the MSB, majoring in Finance/OPAN, and minoring in Disability Studies. She grew up in Vietnam but has been studying in the US since the last few years of high school. As an international student, she is happy to support non-native speakers. Outside of the writing center, you would find Phuong on M Street window shopping, cafe-hopping in DC, and trying to have her main-character-moments at the front lawn. With a big love for pillow talks, Phuong enjoys talking through ideas in writing, no matter what topic it is. Phuong is also a member of Innovo, GU x First Generation Investors, and a dedicated MSB fan (TA/RA for MSB classes).

Ron Finkelberg is a junior in the SFS majoring in International History (IHIS). Hailing from Haifa, Israel, Ron grew up in a Russian-speaking household and immigrated to the US at the age of 15 months. Outside of class, Ron is an avid cyclist and traveler (he backpacked across Europe during the summer of 2023). Ron is passionate about memoir and analytical writing and looks forward to working with Georgetown students in the Writing Center!

Ryan is a graduate student in the English department at Georgetown and received his BA in Political Economy from Pitzer College in Claremont, California. His research interests primarily center on 20th-century literature, particularly in California and the American West, and ecocriticism. He is excited to help at any point in the writing process! In addition to his work at the Writing Center, Ryan is a TA in the Community Scholars Program. Off campus, he can be found making zines and cycling around in search of the best baguette in the city.

Simona Balagula is a sophomore in the SFS studying International Political Economy. Simona is from Brooklyn, New York, and loves talking about her life in the city and comparing it to D.C. (the verdict being that she likes D.C. better). She is excited to help make the Writing Center comfortable and useful for all students. Outside of the Writing Center, you can find her scrolling through Beli looking for new cafes and restaurants to try – while also convincing all her friends to join the app, soaking up some sun on any green space available on campus with an iced vanilla latte from Whisk in hand, and exploring new museums and art collections. She is looking forward to being part of the writing journey for all students who visit the Writing Center. Make sure to give her a restaurant recommendation when you come by!

Peter is a junior in the School of Health majoring in Health Care Management and Policy. He’s from Bethesda, MD (all of 20 minutes from campus) and is interested in both medicine and policy as well as how they intersect. At Georgetown, he enjoys swimming at Yates, grilling at Red Square, and sitting in a hammock on the front lawn on a temperate day. Peter loves to journal about anything and everything and as a result loves reading other people’s writings and hypothesizing about how their minds assembled them. He particularly enjoys learning new things, so he loves reading papers about topics he has not studied. As a pre-med student, he is familiar with lab reports and happy to give input on those. His favorite tutoring challenge is helping people get under the word limit. And he never shuts up about the summer camp he worked at, so watch out for that.

Sofia Errichetti is a junior in the College studying economics and minoring in Creative Writing and Italian. A proud New Jerseyan, you can often find her debating the merits of the Garden State with various naysayers. You might also spot her playing club rugby, working intramurals at Yates, and laying on the front lawn. Some of her favorite reads include The Hunchback of Notre Dame and On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous. Sofia enjoys every aspect of the writing process, but especially the revision and brainstorming stages. She’d love to help with any kind of writing you need help with, so feel free to swing by!

Despite his comfortable life in the sunny utopia of Singapore, Theodore made the unwise decision to board a plane and take on doctoral studies in political theory in the United States. After navigating the perils of the Western academy, he has attained the esoteric skills necessary to produce research in Greek and Roman political thought that maybe four people will read. On caffeinated days, Theodore can be found deciphering the words of Plato and Thucydides in the isolated corners of Lau 1. Ask him about his irrational love for cats after your writing consultation, but be prepared for a gratuitous flood of instagram cat photos. Theodore holds an MA in Political Philosophy from the University of Chicago, and graduated from the inaugural class of Yale-NUS College, Singapore.

Victoria is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service studying International Economics. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Victoria enjoys spending time with friends, exploring local coffee shops, and reading a good book. As a tutor, she is excited to see the wide variety of writing that Georgetown students create, and is especially looking forward to helping students get excited about improving their writing through revision. Outside of the Writing Center, Victoria is involved with the Georgetown International Relations Association, DC Schools Project and the fencing club.

William McCall is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in English. Originally from Littleton, Colorado, William loves travel, hiking, and his very very very old dog (ask him for a picture – he will be very excited to show you one). As a Writing Center tutor, he subscribes to an encouraging, detail-oriented approach toward editing that prioritizes the writer’s comfort and confidence. Specifically, William loves to work on outlining, argumentative structure, or critical analysis, but he is pumped to help with any stage of the writing process. 

Zifei Zhao is a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Business and Global Affairs through the SFS and MSB. Raised in New York City, she is used to spending hours on public transportation trying to get anywhere (perfect downtime to read or continue her 900+ Duolingo streak). You can find her taking photography walks or drinking overpriced iced matcha lattes in her free time. She loves to use writing to develop and strengthen her voice and is excited to help others use writing to learn more about their identities and ideas!

Zoe Bushman is a senior in the College majoring in English with minors in Theology & Religious Studies and Women’s & Gender Studies. She’s from Hershey, Pennsylvania, although she can’t eat milk chocolate, which is a bit of a cosmic joke. Zoe loves nothing more than a detailed outline and enjoys planning out and discussing the thematic structure of pieces (as well as convincing people to use more semicolons)! Outside of the Writing Center, you can find her at one of the DC Public Libraries’ used book sales, stealing food from the CSJ, or avidly playing DragonVale.