Hello there! My name is Irkan, and I’m a sophomore (classified as a junior) majoring in computer engineering at Texas Tech University. Writing has always been a powerful way for me to express my thoughts, ideas, and creativity in a meaningful way. As a writing consultant, I’m excited to help you strengthen your writing skills and grow as a writer! While engineering is my passion, I also have a deep appreciation for non-STEM subjects. In my free time, I enjoy working out, reading, and playing musical instruments. I’m really looking forward to getting to know each of you this semester and supporting you on your writing journey!

Hello! I am a senior at Texas Tech, and I study psychology with a minor in women and gender studies. After graduate school, I plan to work as a child and adolescent therapist specializing in children with chronic illnesses. In my free time, I love to sing, bake, cook, and read and write poetry. Along with working at the Writing Center, I am involved on campus by serving as the president of ALD and PES Honors Societies, I am a member of Mortar Board, and I assist with research in the Department of Psychology. I am excited to work with you all!

I am a graduate student pursuing my MFA in performance and pedagogy in the Theater Department. As a multifaceted theater artist, I'm focused on storytelling and how to convey meaning. For fun, I dabble in Dungeons & Dragons, vintage clothing, and I've recently gotten into Magic: The Gathering.

Hi! I'm a junior majoring in creative media industries. I'm a transfer student, and so far I am loving it at TTU! My goal is to work somewhere in the film industry or in publishing. I love films, especially the horror genre. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, learning to work on cars, arts & crafts, videography and trying new things!

Hi there! My name is Laila, and I am a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering. I'm a first-year consultant and am looking forward to working with y'all!

Hi! I am majoring in mathematics with a concentration in data science and a minor in computer science. I cannot wait to work with you all and grow in the writing process together!

I am a natural resource management major with a concentration in wildlife biology, and I really love any and all things outdoors. Some of my favorite activities include hiking, horseback riding, and camping. Some of my other hobbies include fencing, carpentry, and playing the bass. I also work as an undergraduate research assistant for the Davis College of Natural Resources where I mainly assist with beef cattle production and grazing research. I look forward to working with y'all this semester!

I am a senior here at Texas Tech, and I’m an English major with a history minor. I love reading, writing fantasy stories, and drinking immense amounts of Dr. Pepper. I can’t wait to work with you all! Wreck ‘Em!

I'm a senior here at Tech, and I study forensic anthropology, archaeology, and classics. When I'm not in class, I'm on some kind of side quest, whether that be doing research in the Department of Chemistry, playing violin in the Sinfonietta Orchestra, hosting my radio show on KTXT, or helping students here at the UWC! In my free time I love to crochet, write, play video games, travel, and cook.

I'm from Vancouver, Canada, and have been living in Texas for the past seven or so years. I'm a third-year civil engineering major with a minor in art history, but I spent my first two years of university studying architecture. In the future, I plan on moving to the Nordic region and working for Civil Protection as a structural engineer for natural disaster mitigation. Although I'm set on the engineering track, I will always be interested in art and design because of my educational roots in architecture!

I am an English major with a minor in Education! I love reading and want to become a teacher to I can help other people learn to love reading as well!

Kimberly has been a writing consultant for over 4 years. She earned her PhD at Texas Tech University in Fine Arts: Artistic Practice and Critical Studies. She also has an MA from Florida State University in art history and a BA, also from Texas Tech University, in art history. Residing in San Antonio, Kimberly not only works with students in the TTU Asynchronous Writing Center but also teaches art history and art appreciation at Northwest Vista College. As a writing consultant, Kimberly aims to provide the best possible feedback and understands, first hand, that writing can be a struggle. Her personal motto is “there is no such thing as a perfect writer, only one who gets better!”

I’m a senior University Studies major whose concentrations include apparel design and manufacturing, technical theatre, and studio drawing. This semester is my fourth as a consultant at the UWC. As a writer, my background is more creative than academic; I’m the president of the Script Writers student organization and love plays as an art form. I also enjoy writing narratives and rules for tabletop games which I design, composing music, doing cosplay, and relaxing by playing through my video game backlog. I look forward to helping you hone your writing skills!

I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from Texas Tech University and have over 20 years’ experience teaching writing to students. I enjoy working with students in all genres of writing, including personal statements, resumes, and dissertations. I strive to bring compassion, empathy, and a motivational spirit to our sessions. When I have leisure time, I enjoy traveling with my husband, relaxing with my pets, and fostering animals until they find their forever homes.

I am a global studies major on the pre-medicine track. Emergency medicine is my career goal, but language has always been my main passion. I’m double minoring in Russian and Arabic, which will be my third and fourth languages! Aside from the UWC, I am also involved in the Arabic Language Student Organization, Latin Dance Club, TrUE Research Scholars, and AMSA. In my free time, I do Brazilian Jiujitsu and longboard aimlessly around campus while listening to music. I’m very excited to work with y’all!

Howdy Y'all! I was born in Texas, Amarillo to be exact, and moved to Lubbock during high school. I then moved to Santa Fe, NM for my undergrad, majoring in Liberal Arts. After that, I moved to East Asia (China and Taiwan) for 14 years to teach English and study Chinese. While living in Taiwan, I got an MA in English Literature and Languages. After moving back to Lubbock, I got an MA in Applied Linguistics at Tech. Now my family lives in Austin so my daughter can go to a Chinese immersion school. As you may have surmised, I'm interested in language, communication, culture, and literature and spend a lot of my free time reading when I'm not walking my dog or playing with my daughter. I've worked with the Writing Centers of Texas Tech for five years now and love helping students become better writers! 

Hello! My name is Hannah. I’m a biology and Spanish double major on the pre-med track. I enjoy nothing more than to write and read the writing of my peers, and I can’t wait to meet you all.

I have bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in technical communication from the University of North Alabama. I enjoy reading, taking walks, and losing in Mario Kart tournaments to my kids.

I am a senior at Texas Tech and I am pursuing a double major in architecture and interior design. I have a passion for design and like to play hacky sack in my free time.

I love writing; it has served as a creative outlet for me since I can remember, which can be proved by the dozens of diaries I have written since elementary school. I also love going to concerts and watching movies of any genre with my family and friends.  

Hi! My name is Dominic and this is my 3rd year working at the UWC. I am originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Currently at Texas Tech, I am a double major in finance and economics! A fun fact about me is that my favorite book is Dracula by Bram Stoker. Another fun fact is that my favorite sports team is the Chicago Bears, and I am big fan of most of the Chicago sports teams, too! A hobby of mine is playing basketball, so if you see me at the Rec Center, don't be afraid to say hi! It is a real joy of mine to help students realize their writing potential and guide them in refining their writing skills! I look forward to helping you grow as a writer!

I am originally from Austin, Texas but grew up for the most part in North Dallas. I am in my fourth year at Texas Tech majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in journalism. I love reading poetry, as well as listening to and playing music in my free time. I hope to graduate by the end of the academic year and go on to graduate school to obtain my MFA in creative nonfiction.

This is my senior year at Texas Tech, and I am majoring in psychology and double-minoring in chemistry and Russian. My ultimate career goal is to be a psychiatrist. In my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and cross-stitching. I also love spending time with my cats.

I am a transfer student here at Tech and I am majoring in theatre arts and minoring in general business. I am from Santa Fe, NM and I have many hobbies including hiking, rafting, singing, drawing, reading, and writing. I have always been an avid reader, which led me to my passion of writing and helping other people write as well. I have been editing papers and helping people improve their writing since I was in high school and I look forward to continuing that passion of mine here at TTU!