Staff 2025-2026

Abigail Assadi is a sophomore from Seattle, Washington and Teton County, Wyoming planning to major in Government with tentative minors in Jewish Civilization and Religion, Ethics, & World Affairs. When she is not debating in the Philodemic Society, editing for the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review, organizing events with the Jewish Student Association, or studying on the library’s best floor (Lau 5), Abigail enjoys music theory, learning about history, trying out new restaurants, hiking, water sports, raptors (think owls, hawks, and eagles, not dinosaurs), and spending time with friends. Above all, Abigail loves to learn new things and can’t wait to work with you!

Amelia is a second-year graduate student in the English department, having just graduated with her BA in English from Georgetown last May. Hailing from Traverse City, Michigan, Amelia is a proud Midwesterner always on the lookout for Vernors ginger ale and euchre partners in the DMV. Her primary research interests include 19th/20th-century American literature, Feminist Theory, Film Theory, and Shakespeare. When she is not working in the Writing Center (or as a Teaching or Research Assistant), Amelia can be found re-watching When Harry Met Sally, cooking, or exploring the area with her roommates.

Anna is a sophomore in the SFS studying Science, Technology, and International Affairs. She is from Houston, Texas, and absolutely loves that she can wear coats in DC. She speaks Russian and some Chinese, and is trying her best to learn Romanian (for now). She loves the brainstorming, drafting, and final stages of writing, and especially enjoys honing in on strong thesis statements for each point of a work or paper. She’s grateful to no longer have to write lab reports herself, but is still happy to jump back into the more technical world of chemistry (or physics or biology). When she’s not curled up on the couch rewatching Raising Arizona or The Blues Brothers, you can find her sporting Buc-ee’s merch on the front lawn (if it’s not too cold outside).

Brad Rhodes is a sophomore in the MSB coming from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Although Philly and DC are not too far apart, he finds the difference in culture amazing. (Despite how good people think the food is in DC, it’s definitely better in Philly!) Brad is on the rowing team and enjoys other sports such as cycling and running. Outside of sport, it’s his life-long goal to write a movie script. His favorite stage of writing to work with is brainstorming, although he enjoys everything about writing. One of Brad’s favorite things about working at the writing center is being able to improve his own writing knowledge by learning from those he works with.

Cassandra Barron is a first-year graduate student in the English M.A. program. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from Pepperdine University in 2025 where she earned her B.A. in English Literature and Criticism with a minor in Women’s and Gender studies. Her current research interests include Queer and feminist theory, ecocriticism, nineteenth-century American literature, and all things Emily Dickinson. Alongside working at the Writing Center, she is also a Community Scholars Program Teaching Assistant. When she’s not writing papers or reading, she loves crocheting, going outside, hanging out with her cat, Romeo, or writing unserious Letterboxd reviews.

Evalyn is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying English and Art History with a minor in French. She tells people she is “from Chicago,” but in reality, she lives in the suburb of Glenview, Illinois. She is passionate about making all towns walkable and brewing coffee from her Moka pot. She experiences a mild panic when asked to share a fun fact, but she would probably tell the story of when she hitch hiked with strangers somewhere in South East England. When these kinds of harrowing events happen to her, she desperately turns to writing in her journal. She also writes satire for The Georgetown Heckler and is an editor for The Voice. From creative to academic writing, she loves the way drafting and revisions can transform a piece of writing. She is excited to hear your stories and support you on your writing journey!

Harry is a sophomore at Georgetown studying English and Economics in the College. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, he spends his time at home delivering pizzas, playing beach volleyball, and learning how to cook anything other than macaroni and cheese. When he’s not complaining about SaxaNet’s poor performance, Harry enjoys playing the guitar, discovering new restaurants with friends, and going to concerts all over the DMV. Harry enjoys a large variety of reading and writing– from literary analysis essays on books he’s barely cracked open to creative fantasy stories about anything under the sun. As a tutor, Harry especially loves working with writers who feel stuck or uninspired. Whether it’s brainstorming fresh ideas, finding the right angle for an essay, or overcoming writer’s block, he seeks to help others discover their voice and feel more comfortable in their writing style.

Isabella is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in International Business, Language, and Culture with a Chinese concentration, and minoring in Tech, Ethics and Society. While she calls Norwich, Connecticut home, Isabella’s family is originally from Mexico and she grew up in a Spanish-speaking household. Throughout her life, Isabella has spent many summers and holidays with her family in Mexico City and Mérida, Yucatán (she is a big fan of Mexican food!). Isabella loves meeting new people, going to museums, baking, dancing, putting together puzzles, and reading historical fiction or mystery books! She is eager to support her peers in whichever stage of the writing process they find themselves in, whether they are crafting an outline, seeking to bolster an argument with the use of primary or secondary sources, enhancing paper flow, or approaching their final revisions. 

When not at the Writing Center or in class, Isabella enjoys working with Georgetown’s Catholic Ministry as a lecturer and student leader, attending GU Politics’ discussion groups, spending time with friends and family, and exploring coffee shops in D.C. She’d love to help with writing in any way that’s needed and is excited to get to learn together!

Jade is a sophomore in the SFS studying International Politics with a minor in Mathematics. She is proudly from Westchester, NY and will frequently mention how much better the bagels are ​​back home. In her free time, you can find her scouring campus for any study spot that isn’t Lau, enjoying the hour-long walk to Dunkin, attempting to complete her DC restaurant bucket list, or squandering her whole day binging a sitcom (most likely Veep or Schitt’s Creek). She also speaks Spanish and Italian and is happy to work with students in those languages! She is excited to work at the Writing Center to help other students feel comfortable and confident in their writing, especially for humanities-focused research papers.

John is a journalist and first-year graduate student in Urban and Regional Planning. He worked as an editor at the New York Daily News, Politico, and Bloomberg, and has collaborated with writers of varied backgrounds and experience in all phases of the writing process. He grew up outside New York City and studied political science at the University of Notre Dame. If you want to talk about next steps in your writing or about an upcoming assignment—whether you’re just getting started or stuck somewhere in the middle—John is available for in-person chats at the Capitol Campus Writing Center (111 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 4th floor) or via Zoom.

Jui Bhatia is a sophomore in the MSB majoring in International Business and Regional Studies. Originally from India, she now calls Philly home and would give Gritty her life. Her hobbies include painting, talking to her houseplants and spending money at the Georgetown AMC. Having spent years as a tutor for all her sister’s friends, she is not new to the writing process and thrives on the joy of helping people write successfully. Whether you’re dealing with writers’ block or just need a new set of eyes on your writing, she would love to help! 

At Georgetown, Jui is involved with GUASFCU, First Gen Investors and the FIne Arts Department. When not at the Writing Center, you can find Jui dutifully logging all her recent watches on Letterboxd and fighting off the filmbro allegations.

Maya Garg is a sophomore in the College, intending to major in Economics with a minor in Sociology. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts, but will likely tell you that she’s from Boston. Maya is excited to work with writers to strengthen anything from argumentative papers to personal narratives—regardless of how confident they are in their own work— and is more than happy to help at any stage of the writing process! If you see Maya outside of the Writing Center, there’s a good chance that she’s drinking a chai latte, walking around the Georgetown neighborhood (especially if it’s fall!), or on the hunt for the best tacos. 

Mina is a second-year graduate student in the English MA program from Northern Virginia. Following her graduation from Princeton University with a B.A. in English, she earned her initial teaching license (CEAS) in New Jersey and taught high school English. Her academic interests include contemporary Asian American literature and speculative fiction. Beyond reading and writing, she enjoys painting, making clothes, and visiting her family’s dog, Theo.

Minza is a first-year graduate student in the English MA program. She is from Houston, Texas, and she earned her BA in English at the University of Texas at Austin. Her academic interests include grief studies, postcolonial, feminist literature and South Asian literature. She also works as a teaching assistant for the Prison and Justice Initiative’s BLA program. Minza dabbles in all types of writing, so she’s happy to help with anything and everything related to writing! Outside of work and class, she loves to make playlists, writes freelance as a journalist, and is always working towards her goal of logging over 100 movies a year on Letterboxd.

Pooja Narayan is a sophomore in the College studying Economics and Math with a minor in English. Originally from West Windsor, New Jersey, she enjoys taking advantage of D.C’s many public transportation options. She loves writing because it forces her to tell the truth, and as a big fan of Spanish and South Asian literature, she is excited about helping people develop their unique styles to tell diverse stories and reach a wide audience. When she’s not wandering aimlessly around Georgetown or rereading Les Miserables for the hundredth time, she likes creating Spotify playlists, reading everything from sci-fi to screenplays, dancing into the late hours of the night, and trying new Alani flavors. 

Renatka Kozlowska is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA majoring in Comparative Literature, minoring in Performing Arts with a dance concentration, and unabashedly going for the academic home-run by jumping on the pre-med train, too. As a native Polish speaker taking both French and Mandarin Chinese courses at Georgetown, she’s a strong believer in the power of language and culture to tell a story. She’s as passionate about prose as she is about trying to lower her fear of pavement enough to try a few tricks on her rollerblades (keyword: try). She loves training with Black Movements Dance Theatre, nature hiking, and scrapbooking. She staunchly maintains her fondness for hot chocolate and hot tea, no matter the weather or season, and has recently taken up boxing to fight anyone who questions the point. As a tutor, she’s excited to dive into any and all genres of writing, from the scientific to the literary to the fictional. She encourages everyone to embrace their own writing voice and approaches essay arguments like pieces of an unconventionally wordy puzzle unique to each writer.

Saniya Shah is a sophomore in the College, studying English, Economics, and Psychology. Born and raised in Connecticut, she has a soft spot for greenery, cozy book nooks, and writing on couches. She’s also a gym rat, stress-shopper, and huge reader. Having worked at her high school’s newspaper and literary magazine, she loves exploring a wide range of genres and may even like editing more than writing (don’t tell her current WIP). Whether you are hoping to streamline a brainstorming process or scour your essay for correct comma usage, she looks forward to parsing through any form of writing with her friends and peers to align what’s on the page with what you want to see.

Tara is a junior studying Human Science while embracing the human condition. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, she is a fervent spokesperson for arguably the best city in the US. (But unfortunately she does not have a Boston accent). Tara is passionate about making even the most complex topics comprehensible to all, and is excited to provide a set of fresh eyes on your work: whatever stage it’s in or whatever topic it’s on. She is a staunch believer that we can breathe life into any subject. While she’s not helping students write their lab reports, you can catch her curating yet another The Smiths-heavy Spotify playlist, laughing loudly around campus, or going on side-quests around D.C. Her favourite book is The Alchemist, her favourite film is Les Quatre Cents Coups, and she would love to hear all about your favourites too!

Vrinda Jhingan is a sophomore in the SFS from Mumbai, India, majoring in International Politics and minoring in English. Her favourite book is The Book Thief, and she loves any piece of fiction that can make her cry. Besides reading books, she loves smelling them (especially really old ones). She can make a strong argument for why Avatar the Last Airbender is the greatest cinematic masterpiece of the century. She believes fundamentally in consuming art and literature from every corner of the world, and watching movies in every language – though she will periodically return to her favourite Bollywood classics. Beyond anything, she loves how writing can present and reflect cultural values and identities, and act as a bridge across communities. She is beyond excited to help students at Georgetown build their bridges.

Zarin is a sophomore studying computer science and economics. Born and raised in Glastonbury, CT, she grew up driving down to Rhode Island for beach days and catching the Metro-North to New York City. Now, she’s in love with DC life – you’ll often find her on walks around the city in pursuit of the yummiest matcha (her favorites so far are 29 Cafe and Little Hat Coffee) or on shift as a bobarista at Georgetown Bubble. She channels her creativity through experimenting in the kitchen (she’s a yogurt bowl superfan), practicing makeup artistry, and sketching in her journal. On campus she is also involved with Added to the File, Georgetown Ventures, and Product Space. What Zarin loves most about tutoring is encountering all the unique perspectives and approaches that inspire her own thinking. Whether you’re brainstorming or untangling a messy draft, she’s excited to support your writing process with an open mind.