Abram Haynes
Abram Haynes (he/him) is a sophomore interested in philosophy and political science. He also performs and works on shows with K’s own Festival Playhouse, and can occasionally be found trekking across the Midwest or More for K’s model UN club. When he isn’t in class, he enjoys writing or reading short stories, walking and talking with friends, and trying out new music, although his consistent favorites include synth-kissed bands like LCD Soundsystem and Alvvays. When’s he at the Writing Center, Abram is happy to chat through the earliest ideas or walk through the latest drafts of whatever it is you’re writing. He hopes you will make an appointment or swing by for a walk-in.
Alexa Barrera-Zavala
Lexa (she/her) is just a regular college junior majoring in English with minor in History. Due to her position as a RA and in the student counsel, it has allowed her to confront her social anxiety and connect with others more easily. If you do not wish to become friends, don’t let her catch you on her web of friendships. If ever upset, try to appease with Kirby merchandise, Raising Canes, and Legos. You may sometimes find her out in the wild streets of K with either friends, enjoying some tunes. Most of her free time is spent watching shows, anime, blasting music in her room, or enjoying some of the local grubs here at K. Her favorite habitats are the local coffee shops like Cafe Casa, Matcharia or Matchhead Coffee. She may be shy at first, but the more you hang out the more comfortable she becomes with you. She can become a friend who can help, lend an ear or just unwind with.
Fallon McFarland
Fallon (she/her) is a Junior Anso major and an RA in Hoben. She enjoys coloring, crafts of any sort, and (re)watching Arcane while kindly forcing her friends to do the same. At K, she sings with PremO and talks with the Interfaith Student leaders on Wednesday nights at 7pm. She loves the coziness of the cavern or of Water Street, and she can often be found tucked into one of those places with a mountain of homework and/or paint pens and colored pencils. Fallon is intensely familiar with the feeling of being stuck at the beginning of a project with too many ideas and too little connective tissue. At the Writing Center, Fallon is excited to listen to students talk through their work. She hopes she can ask questions that can bring more clarity to their writing, making the process feel less scary and isolating and more warm and connected.
Genevieve Nagel
Genevieve (she/her) is a sophomore and intends to double major in business and French with a minor in studio art. Her academic interests include marketing and design, communications, pottery, and personal writing. She manages the Writing Center social media (so go follow @kcollegewritingcenter). She plays basketball here and enjoys personal fitness when not in season. Her hobbies include crafting, bead embroidery, listening to podcasts, watching shows and YouTube, eating, and being with friends. Her writing strengths include brainstorming and editing. She can’t wait to meet you!
Jack Boshoven
Jack (he/him) is a senior psychology major looking towards a PhD (please come ask questions about the process, he loves applications of all types)! He is a part of a few separate labs around Kalamazoo and is a TA for 4 psychology classes on campus and an assistant lecturer for Gen Psych. Outside of academics he is constantly seen at Volleyball Club, playing soccer, and the climbing gym. He feels his strongest writing skills are found in the idea making and refining stage, and has a passion for research papers. He is very excited to be a part of the Writing Center and hopes to make a new friend every day.
Jackie Rodriguez
Jackie (she/her) is a senior English major specializing in Literary Theory, paired with a German minor. Her passion in writing comes from the labor of love that is translating her opinions and personal voice from vague notions to well-structured prose that concisely delivers a solid argument. She believes that all writing, both for and outside of class, can and should be well-crafted and personally fulfilling. As a student with ADHD, Jackie knows that writing can be stressful, especially when you’ve been ignoring that impending deadline. Whether you’ve just started your paper and don’t know what your point is, or you’ve nearly finished and feel you’ve forgotten what your point was, feel free to come by and we can get your paper back on track!
Jasmine Davis
Jasmine (she/her) is a senior psychology major with minors in (applied) math and classical civilization. She studied abroad in Rome, Italy, and she would love to talk about her rainy day stories or trips around the Colosseum. She enjoys an array of “grandma hobbies”, such as reading, writing, baking, crafting, and, of course, watching horror movies. When not in class, she can be found curled up with her beloved black cat or going on wellness walks with friends. Jasmine understands the struggles of perfectionism all too well and would love to help any writers who are in the same boat. Her favorite part of the writing process is brainstorming and organizing; she thinks there is little more satisfying than coming up with a storm of ideas to whittle them down into a workable outline. She looks forward to getting to know all of the new faces around campus!
Jessica Forbis
Jess (she/her) is a sophomore double majoring in philosophy and French. She is a philosophy TA as well, though is open to exploring any and all disciplines in consultations! Jess is also a goalkeeper on the women’s soccer team at K and knows how stressful it can be to balance schoolwork and extracurriculars. Jess is happy to help work through any stage of the writing process you may find yourself stuck on. She loves getting to know new people, and is always happy to offer a listening ear!
Simran Magnan
Simmy (she/her) is a sophomore intending to major in Chemistry with an interest in Women, Gender, and Sexuality studies. She spent the last summer doing research in a Chem lab, where she continues to work on campus, and she’s excited to collaborate with other stem majors! Simmy is also a goalkeeper on the women’s soccer team at K and appreciates the stress of balancing extracurriculars with schoolwork. She has two adorable perfect wonderful amazing dogs, and she loves showing pictures of them. Her penchant for asking questions (self-proclaimed as “intriguing” or “profound” questions) helps her learn about her peers and build a comfortable environment to be authentic in. Simmy’s favorite part of the writing process is editing drafts and working with others to find their own voices. She is really looking forward to connecting with new people and their stories!
Sofia Zeller
Sofia (she/her) is a senior majoring in Biology and German Studies. She has a passion for the arts and takes regular classes at the Kalamazoo Art Institute in oil painting and jewelry making. She considers herself a person of many interests and she believes that at the core of every subject lies a good story; even science is about creating a narrative inspired by the right questions. Consistent with her broad range of passions, she has experience in many forms of writing from poetry to research based. Sofia is also all too experienced in panic-writing before a deadline and is keen on navigating the chaos of the writing process with students. Sofia has found that the construction of an outline and vocally expressing her ideas relieves the pressure of the empty page. Whether you are braving an email or starting a large project, Sofia is here to be a confidant for all writing struggles.