People
Our staff includes about 30 peer consultants—advanced undergraduates and graduates—who as a group speak more than 10 languages fluently and who have studied in over 30 academic fields and disciplines. Click on consultants' names to read more about them.
We also have seven student admins who work at the front desk, host Zoom rooms, and contribute in many ways to keeping us going.
Writing Center Faculty & Staff
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Juli Parrish (she/her), Writing Center Director
- my teaching style: invitational, observational, curious
- areas of study: literacy, writing center theory and practice, extracurricular writing, writing across the curriculum, composition studies, fan fiction
- other knowledges: knitting, internet cat memes, world flags, detective fiction
- other jobs: technical writer, slide projectionist, used bookstore cashier, test center clerk
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Missoula, MT; Salt Lake City, UT; Duluth, MN; Pittsburgh, PA; Fort Collins, CO; Evanston, WY; Philadelphia, PA
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Megan Kelly (she/her), Writing Center Assistant Director
- my teaching style: supportive, responsive, collaborative
- areas of study: writing and writing center studies, writing group facilitation, neurodiversity, environmental communication, student activism
- other knowledges: gardening, dog walking, car camping, thrift shopping
- other jobs: barista, intern, day care teacher, caterer
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish
- places I’ve lived: Bolivia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Virginia, New York, Washington, Colorado
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Russell Brakefield (he/him), Writing Center Faculty Fellow
- my teaching style: enthusiastic, engaging, curious
- areas of study: creative writing, composition and rhetoric, environmental studies
- other knowledges: folk music, environmental studies, editorial and publishing work
- other jobs: writer, editor
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Michigan, Colorado
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Rob Gilmor (he/him), Writing Center Faculty Fellow
- my teaching style: collaborative, exploratory, empathetic
- areas of study: writing studies, history of rhetoric, rhetoric and theory
- other knowledges: Star Wars, random pop culture knowledge
- other jobs: dad, Star Wars RPG DM, Coordinator of the DU Community Writing Center at Gathering Place
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Grand Junction, CO; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC
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Alex I (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: competent, helpful, understanding
- areas of study: professional fiction writing, English, political science
- other knowledges: fantasy and science fiction, video game development, legal writing, anime, manga
- other jobs: writing tutor, business director for a home builder, swim instructor
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Austin, TX ; Macon, Georgia; Nashville, TN
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Amy F (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: engaged, analytical, inquisitive
- areas of study: English, religious studies
- other knowledges: horror, philosophy, 20th century art, knitting, comics, fanfiction
- other jobs: airport operations assistant, archivist, childcare provider
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Denver, Boulder, London
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Ana H G (she/her), Social Media Coordinator
- my style working with writers: collaborative, creative, constructive
- areas of study: strategic communications, English, film studies and production
- other knowledges: Zumba, interior design, screenwriting, movie reviewing
- other jobs: camp counselor, house sitter
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: Eagle, CO; Grand Junction, CO
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Anita G (she/her), Admin
- my style working with writers: cooperative, encouraging, excited
- areas of study: international studies
- other knowledges: music, basketball, dance, baking
- other jobs: barista, Walmart stocker, baby sitter
- languages: English (fluent), French (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Botswana, Kenya, New York, Maryland, Colorado
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Audry C (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: influential, open, collaborative
- areas of study: economics, criminology, Spanish
- other knowledges: language learning and speaking, horseback riding, art, singing
- other jobs: restaurant server, preschool caregiver, Spanish tutor, legal assistant, volunteer event coordinator
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Portugese (fluent), Korean (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil: Coral Springs, FL; Port St. Lucie, FL; Parkland, FL; Denver, CO
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Bicky C M (she/her), Admin
- my style working with writers: adaptable, detail-oriented, focused
- areas of study: biochemistry, psychology, socio-legal studies
- other knowledges: journaling for self-care, politics, cooking, book recommendations
- other jobs: Kiewit Corporation intern
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Seal of Biliteracy recipient
- places I’ve lived: Colorado
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Brian W (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: active listener, positive, dedicated
- areas of study: poetry, English, philosophy
- other knowledges: classic rock music, television sitcoms, sports, old movies
- other jobs: teacher, tutor, private college counselor
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (proficient)
- places I’ve lived: Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, New York, Illinois
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Briana H (she/her), Consultant and Resource Coordinator
- my consulting style: supportive, creative, detailed
- areas of study: English
- other knowledges: crochet, vegan cooking, yoga, running
- other jobs: editor, book summary writer
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: New York, Boston
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Cameron S (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: detail-oriented, engaged, conversational
- areas of study: English, sociology, economics
- other knowledges: horror (novels and movies), baseball, geography and US state capitals
- other jobs: paralegal, hotel front desk agent, snow cone shop employee
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Las Vegas, Salt Lake City
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Catherine K (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: creative, collaborative, goal-oriented
- areas of study: fiction, women, gender, and sexuality
- other knowledges: political science, Korean folktales, fan fiction, video games
- other jobs: English and Debate instructor in Seoul, political science and education research assistant, feminist anti-violence nonprofit worker
- languages: English (fluent), Korean (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Seoul, South Korea; Calgary, Alberta; Gainesville, FL; Toronto, Canada; Boston, MA; Providence, RI
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Char R (she/her), Admin
- my style working with writers: friendly, understanding, helpful
- areas of study: sociology
- other knowledges: poetry, sports, pop culture, politics, fishing/outdoor activities, drawing
- other jobs: retail merchandiser, youth softball coach, food bank volunteer, YMCA volunteer
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Utah, Colorado
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Emily G (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: curious, enthusiastic, creative
- areas of study: psychology, writing, Spanish
- other knowledges: music, cooking, foraging, gardening, sewing, poetry, Shakespeare, medieval architecture, art history, paper making, swing dancing
- other jobs: barista, tutor, COVID vaccine clinic administrator
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (proficient), Dutch (conversational)
- places I’ve lived: Colorado, Arizona, Netherlands
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Fatma H (she/her), Admin Coordinator
- my style working with writers: creative, flexible, sociable
- areas of study: mathematics
- other knowledges: theatre, poetry, politics, teaching
- other jobs: retail worker, middle and elementary school teacher
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Arabic (first language)
- places I’ve lived: Aurora, CO; Centennial, CO; Denver, CO; Amman, Jordan
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Gisselle L H (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: creative, motivated, resourceful
- areas of study: international human rights, political science, Mexican American studies, legal studies
- other knowledges: planning trips, shopping, Mexico, the gym
- other jobs: cooperation job employee, customer service rep
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish
- places I’ve lived: Mexico
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Halley R (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: flexible, imaginative, creative
- areas of study: English, history
- other knowledges: children's bookselling trends, journalling, stress baking, collecting recipes, the show Twin Peaks
- other jobs: bookseller, book reviewer, line editor, content editor
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Seattle, Korea
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Hunter S (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: patient, understanding, diligent
- areas of study: English literature
- other knowledges: theatre/Broadway, Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games, philosophy, horror movies
- other jobs: Barnes and Noble bookseller, Safeway "courtesy clerk", library bookkeeper, volunteer reader for a journal of dramatic lit
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Salt Lake City, UT; Santa Rosa, CA; Portland, OR; Dublin (yes, the one in Ireland)
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Isla L (she/they), Consultant
- my consulting style: collaborative, empathetic, flexible
- areas of study: English, creative writing, political science, women and gender studies
- other knowledges: journalistic writing, poetry, movies, podcasting, table top RPGs
- other jobs: journalist for The Colorado Times Recorder, data cleaner, supermarket cashier, library volunteer, law firm intern
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Saint Augustine, FL; Too Much of Florida
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Jacquelyn W (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: patient, comprehensive, encouraging
- areas of study: religion, political science, TEFL certification
- other knowledges: global affairs, politics, travel, how to pack efficiently, South/ Southeast Asian religious history
- other jobs: returned Peace Corps volunteer, 2-Year AmeriCorps alumni, Red Cross disaster responder
- languages: English (fluent), Serer (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: Ohio, California, Louisiana, France, India, Thailand, China, Senegal, Malaysia
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Jan V (she/her), Fellow
- my consulting style: warm, meticulous, invested
- areas of study: German, English, creative writing
- other knowledges: book arts, letterpress, ceramics
- other jobs: ceramic arts facility manager, food service worker, women's retail worker
- languages: English (fluent), German (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: Germany; Thailand, Oregon, New York, Mississippi; California
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Jane H (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: intuitive, empowering, rigorous
- areas of study: poetry, theatre arts, communications
- other knowledges: stagecraft, equestrian sports, fiber arts, literary magazines, dog-petting
- other jobs: college writing instructor, grant-writer, professional proofreader, literary magazine editor, independent bookstore clerk, stagehand, horseback riding instructor
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Metro Detroit, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Chicago, IL; Iowa City, IA
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Jordyn L (she/they), Consultant
- my consulting style: collaborative, patient, engaging
- areas of study: English, communications, anthropology
- other knowledges: building mechanical keyboards, Breaking Bad, modern fiction, table top RPGs, musical theatre, music theory
- other jobs: copywriter, intern funeral director, marketing consultant
- languages: English (fluent), Japanese (conversational beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Honolulu, Denver, Brooklyn
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Joseph L (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: engaging, inquisitive, grateful
- areas of study: behavioral neuroscience, psychology
- other knowledges: world history, skiing (backcountry and downhill), nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, self-improvement
- other jobs: psychiatric technician, guest teacher, professional research assistant, Kumon-math grader, adaptive snow sports-blocker
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: NYC; Northern NJ; Canton, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO; Boulder, CO
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Kendall M (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: collaborative, open-minded, creative
- areas of study: poetry, English, fine arts, philosophy
- other knowledges: art history, music history, surfing, skiing, concert writing
- other jobs: professor of creative writing, philosophy and literature, barista, literacy tutor, journalist, child care professional, bartender
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (conversational)
- places I’ve lived: San Diego, CA; Santa Cruz, CA
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Kylie J (she/her), Admin
- my style working with writers: focused, creative, inquisitive
- areas of study: political science, socio-legal studies, computer science
- other knowledges: ballet, pilates, video games, fictional book-worlds
- other jobs: ballet teacher, ballet dancer, gymnastics dance coach, snack bar cashier
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Claremont, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY
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Lauren H (they/she), Admin
- my style working with writers: kind, thorough, understanding
- areas of study: English, psychology
- other knowledges: gardening, knitting, excessive music knowledge
- other jobs: baker
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Michigan
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Lila K (they/them), Consultant
- my style working with writers: creative, inquisitive, direct
- areas of study: social work, psychology, fine arts, scientific illustration
- other knowledges: ethical veganism, candle making, geology/crystals, tattooing, body piercing, bookmaking, zines
- other jobs: Dual Resource Advocate at The Gathering Place, multimedia artist and vendor, feline behavioral psychologist, waterskiing tutor, falafel chef, science illustrator for the Society of Behavioral Endocrinology
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (beginner), Hebrew (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: Miami (Wynwood), FL; Miami (Little Haiti), FL; Miami Beach, FL; Sarasota, FL; Elgin, Illinois; Gdańsk, Poland
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Lili H (she/they), Consultant
- my consulting style: collaborative, positive, creative
- areas of study: psychology
- other knowledges: frisbee coaching, knitting, constructing small household furniture, following assembly instructions, Xenobots (really cool living robots)
- other jobs: short comic illustrator, director
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: California; New York; Massachusetts; Denver, CO
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Lydia M (she/her), Admin
- my style working with writers: kind, patient, creative
- areas of study: English
- other knowledges: plant care, drawing, yoga
- other jobs: barista, ice cream scooper, music festival server, hotel employee
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Colorado Springs, CO; Berthoud, CO
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Mario M (he/they), Consultant
- my consulting style: inquisitive, dynamic, patient
- areas of study: journalism, psychology, marketing, communications
- other knowledges: cooking, fighting games, anime, competition (specifically the improvement process)
- other jobs: babysitter, tutor for my cousins (my family is MASSIVE), charity event organizer
- languages: English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (proficient)
- places I’ve lived: Houston, TX; Washington, DC; Denver, CO; Lisbon, Portugal; Luanda, Angola
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Mary Helen C (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: exploratory, enthusiastic, encouraging
- areas of study: poetry, English, art history
- other knowledges: plants, 80s-90s B movie thrillers, renaissance art, country music
- other jobs: poetry instructor, greeting card risograph printer, day-lily farm worker, barista
- languages: English (fluent), Italian(beginner), Spanish (begiinner)
- places I’ve lived: a medieval monastery in a small Tuscan village; Columbus, GA; Athens, GA; St. Louis, MO
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Mary E (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: collaborative, thoughtful, fun
- areas of study: English, social work, law
- other knowledges: cooking, embroidery, bad puns, gardening, anything with a powertool
- other jobs: server, bartender, policy intern, dogsitter extraordinaire
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (advanced)
- places I’ve lived: North Carolina, New Orleans, Italy, Denver
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Mary W (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: patient, respectful, supportive
- areas of study: public administration, social work
- other knowledges: marketing and business development in healthcare, career and executive coaching, resume writing, mental health, social justice
- other jobs: Blockbuster video employee
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee
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Michaela H (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: supportive, encouraging, adaptive
- areas of study: music, vocal performance, global studies
- other knowledges: fiber arts, books, jewelry making, calligraphy, tea
- other jobs: music teacher, English tutor, barista, honey saleswoman
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Colorado
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Monroe L (he/they), Consultant
- my consulting style: empathetic, approachable, relaxed
- areas of study: poetry, English
- other knowledges: cycling, nintendo, chess, mountains, theatre
- other jobs: line cook, dishwasher
- languages: English (fluent), French (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Squamish, BC; Vancouver, BC; Providence, RI; Pawtucket, RI
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My T (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: collaborative, attentive, encouraging
- areas of study: English, fiction, gender and sexuality
- other knowledges: how to perfectly peel a pomelo, painting, animal facts, taking care of house plants
- other jobs: teaching fellow, writing center consultant, intern at a small independent press
- languages: Vietnamese (first language), English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Hanoi, Vietnam; Providence, RI
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Nica F (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: attentive, mindful, direct
- areas of study: poetry, English, philosophy
- other knowledges: fishing, fiber arts, where to find the best tacos in Denver
- other jobs: house painter, editor
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Chicago; Boston; Iowa
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Rachael A (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: attentive, patient, flexible
- areas of study: English, literary studies
- other knowledges: media, history, animations, graphic novels
- other jobs: president of African American Literary Society, executive digital marketer, reporter, research assistant
- languages: English (fluent), Yoruba (fluent), French (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: Nigeria, Burkina Faso, California, Illinois
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Rebecca W (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: empowering, collaborative, patient
- areas of study: public health, politics, Middle East studies
- other knowledges: poetry, pottery, French Revolution trivia, British gameshows
- other jobs: NGO program officer, English language teacher, clinic support worker
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Arabic (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: New Jersey, DC, Jordan, Spain, Peru
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Renissa G (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: passionate, straightforward, friendly
- areas of study: English, history
- other knowledges: cooking, romance novels, vampires, countries of world
- other jobs: CAHSS First-Gen project coordinator
- languages: English (fluent), Creole (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: South Carolina, Indiana, Narnia, the Shire, still waiting for my acceptance to Hogwarts
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Rishi L (he/him), Consultant and Blog/Podcast Coordinator
- my consulting style: conversational, collaborative, learner-centered
- areas of study: music
- other knowledges: guitar performance, film photography, animation, music production
- other jobs: music department paraprofessional, podcast sound designer, teaching fellow (Princeton in Asia), ethnomusicology research assistant
- languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Macau, Chicago, Colorado Springs
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Samia A (she/her), Fellow
- my consulting style: calm, collected, enthusiastic
- areas of study: English literature
- other knowledges: horror movies, music from the 60s-80s, theatre
- other jobs: pizza maker, Chinese restaurant manager, children's musical theatre workshop manager
- languages: English (fluent), German (beginner), ASL (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee
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Sarah D (she/her), Consultant and Coordinator
- my consulting style: curious, collaborative, open
- areas of study: English, creative writing
- other knowledges: mediocre vegetable gardening, spirituality, the Midwest, thrifting, foraging
- other jobs: barista, landscaper, tutor, poetry press intern, library research assistant
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Wisconsin, Indiana, Ireland, my parents’ basement
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Tory M (they/them), Consultant
- my consulting style: curious, clear, non-judgmental
- areas of study: religion, Masters of Divinity, film, gender studies, creative writing
- other knowledges: bullet journaling, table top RPGs, knitting, house plants, sewing, foster care and adoption, birding
- other jobs: youth pastor, Girl Scouts of Colorado community outreach organizer, barista, spotlight technician, program coordinator, nanny
- languages: English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate), ASL (beginner)
- places I’ve lived: Nederland, CO; Boulder, CO; Westminster, CO; Arvada, CO; Denver, CO
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Will L (he/him), Consultant
- my consulting style: respectful, efficient, helpful
- areas of study: political science, history, international relations
- other knowledges: research, life guarding, tech
- other jobs: research assistant, tour guide, lifeguard, intern at Free Russia Foundation
- languages: English (fluent), French (intermediate)
- places I’ve lived: Fredericksburg, VA; Boston, MA; Denver, CO
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Zoe G (she/her), Consultant
- my consulting style: open-minded, patient, kind
- areas of study: English, creative writing, theatre
- other knowledges: Taylor Swift song lyrics, event planning, Disney references, book recommendations, playlist making
- other jobs: yearbook editor, theatre lighting designer, actor, DUPB co-president
- languages: English (fluent)
- places I’ve lived: Norway, Kentucky, Colorado Springs