Writing assistants are undergraduate and graduate students at UNH who come from a variety of majors and academic backgrounds. They are passionate about and love talking about writing with fellow students.
They 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, , in order to learn about writing center conferencing. Graduate writing assistants complete a semester-long training.
The center also employs a wonderful group of undergraduate student office assistants who will welcome you during your visit. They keep the CWC running smoothly!
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Undergraduate Writing Assistants
Elizabeth (she/hers)
Class Standing: Junior
Major: English and International Affairs
If I'm not at the Writing Center, you can find me: Listening to music, drinking coffee, or walking in College Woods (possibly all at once)
My favorite writing to work with is: Analytical papers
My favorite dinosaur is: Triceratops
My favorite spot on campus is: The Dunkin at the MUB (it brings me joy)
Lia (she/hers)
Class Standing: Senior
Major: Health Management and Policy
If I'm not at the Writing Center, you can find me: On a run or at the gym!
My favorite writing to work with is: Personal essays/applications
My favorite dinosaur is: Tyrannosaurus rex
My favorite spot on campus is: I really like the benches by the pie truck because it gets good sunlight and the coffee is really good.
Sean (he/him)
Class Standing: Senior
Major: History and Spanish
If I'm not at the Writing Center, you can find me: Watching/ playing basketball somewhere on campus!
My favorite writing to work with is: History or personal narratives
My favorite dinosaur is: A Velociraptor
My favorite spot on campus is: College Woods, whenever I’m stressed I can just get lost walking around in nature
Graduate Writing Assistants
Gavin (he/him)
Class Standing: Graduate
Major: Fiction MFA
If I'm not at the Writing Center, you can find me: I can be found making coffee at Totally Tea and Coffee or running on a treadmill.
My favorite writing to work with is: I like any piece that was created with passion. I love when a writer loves their work, no matter what they are writing about!
My favorite dinosaur is: Pegomastax. Obviously...
My favorite spot on campus is: I love any location with grass and a tree. Or a book nook. Honestly, I like anywhere I can read!
Autumn (she/hers)
Educational Background: MFA Fiction
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I was the president of Star Wars Club in undergraduate school.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: At home, making art and hanging out with my pet rabbit, Lavender!
Katie (she/her)
Educational Background: Phd in History
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love taking dance classes!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading out on my front porch or walking around a museum.
Heidi (she/hers)
Year in School: PhD in Literature
Educational Background: MA in English, MFA in Fiction, and BA in English Literature
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I am originally from Maui, Hawai'i.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Playing a musical instrument or going for a walk.
Mali (she/hers)
Year in School: PhD in Composition
Educational Background: MA in English, BA in English
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love DIY home renovation projects!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Holed up in a cozy corner trying to get some reading done.
Bianca (she/they)
Educational Background: MFA, Creative Nonfiction Writing
Year in School: Graduate Student
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I love teaching English 401!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Reading, writing, or playing with my dog, Atticus!
Amelia (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Business Administration Marketing with a minor in writing
Something you would not know by looking at me: I want to be an author one day.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Relaxing outside in my hammock with a book in hand.
Amper (they/them)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Women's and Gender Studies & Social Work
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Buying more boba than I can afford at Mr. Wish in Portsmouth
Anna (she/hers)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: Majoring in Occupational Therapy and Minoring in Psychology
Something you would not know by looking at me: I love mafia movies, and I've seen The Godfather about 10 times!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: The clubhouse at the Cottages or Trader Joe's!
Brianna (she/hers)
Year in School: Senior
Educational Background: Major English/Journalism with a Minor in Communication
Something you would not know by looking at me: I studied abroad in Ireland for the Fall 2022 semester!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Studying in Hamilton Smith or hanging out with my friends in Madbury Commons!
Elle (she/hers)
Year in School: Junior
Educational Background: Undeclared
Something you would not know by looking at me: I once played the part of the Nutcracker in my hometown studio’s version of the ballet, The Nutcracker!
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Eating sushi at the Union Court!
Maddie (she/hers)
Year in School: Sophomore
Educational Background: Business Administration
Something you would not know by looking at me: I am a terrible cook.
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: In my car, driving and blasting my favorite music.
Director
Meaghan Elliott Dittrich (she/hers)
Educational Background: BA in Theater & Writing, MFA in Creative Writing, MA in English Lit, Ph.D. in Rhetoric and English Composition Studies
Something you wouldn't know by looking at me: I have Canadian citizenship
If I were not at the writing center, you would find me: Thwipping Ghost-Spider webs with her daughter Elliott, snuggling with her son Arthur, or finding a really good seafood chowder.
