Deirdre Vinyard

Deirdre Vinyard, Ph.D

Director, Writing Center

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Nate Brown

Nate Brown

Senior lecturer and associate director, Writing Center

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Wenqi Cui

Wenqi Cui, Ph.D

Senior lecturer and associate director, Writing Center

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Current Tutors

Raghav Agrawal

Raghav Agrawal (he/him) 

  • Junior
  • Economics, Environmental Sciences and Applied Mathematics 

I am from Mumbai, India, and I have a soft-spot for history and creative non-fiction, but a growing affinity for writing within the social sciences! I am stoked to be a part of the writing center; every session is something different! I am so happy to learn something new as writers continue their journey! 

Yara Levin

Yara Changyit-Levin (they/them)

  • Junior
  • Public health and anthropology

My favorite types of writing are creative fiction, personal narratives, and historical research papers. I love writing plays for Witness Theater on campus in my free time, and I’m working on a science fiction novel. I’m excited to see what you’re bringing to the Writing Center!

Tola Fadeyi

Tola Fadeyi (she/her)

  • Junior
  • Neuroscience and psychology

My fortes are in personal statements, creative writing pieces, and analysis or argumentative essays. Outside the writing center, I’m a member of JHU’s Bluejays and Poets and write short fiction and poetry in my spare time. Exploring different mediums of writing and guiding students to create strong voices within their pieces are a passion of mine so I’m excited to help!

Laura Fan

Laura Fan (she/her)

  • Junior
  • Public Health

I enjoy writing as a way of communicating with others and creatively expressing or sharing ideas. My favorite part of the writing process is the outlining and brainstorming, particularly when it’s with other people. I look forward to working with you!

Ana Han

Anna Han (she/her)

  • Junior
  • Neuroscience and Medicine, Science, and the Humanities (MSH)

I enjoy helping tutees with just about any type of writing, including creative pieces, academic essays, and applications. In my free time, I love writing flash fiction, learning the guitar, spending time with my little sister, and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Dua Hussain

Dua Hussain (she/her/hers)

  • Junior
  • Anthropology and MSH

I write all across the board, from fiction to poetry to research papers to policies and articles! Most of my fiction writing falls in the realm of fantasy, but I have experience with other genres as well.

Yasmina Mansour

Yasmina Mansour (she/her)

  • Senior
  • Anthropology, sociology and MSH

At Hopkins, I am a copy editor for the newspaper and a researcher for the Race in Antiquity Project. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, baking, and coffee shop dates with friends.

Francisco Perez Marsilla

Francisco Pérez Marsilla

  • Graduate student
  • Modern Languages and Literatures

I study revolutionary processes in the Caribbean and in its African diaspora, particularly in Haiti. Expect your session to be generally based on a printed fragment, and with pen and paper, as you may work simultaneously on your screen. Bring questions. You will end the session ready to get your writing going!

Risha Roy

Risha Roy (she/her)

  • Junior
  • Molecular and cellular biology and MSH

I joined the Writing Center in 2023 and primarily works with students on literary analysis papers, research papers, lab reports, and personal statements. I aim to help students of all disciplines refine their writing skills in a comfortable and engaging learning environment.

Sophia Shoulson

Sophia Shoulson (she/her/hers)

  • Graduate student
  • Modern Yiddish Literature, Culture, and Print Technologies

My interests and expertise range from academic papers, to translations, to creative writing. I hope to create a judgment-free zone where we can work together to find your voice!

Nasharie Stewart

Nasharie Stewart (she/her/hers)

  • Senior
  • Political Science and Psychology

I love the brain-storming process that comes with writing a personal statement. I also love grant writing, creative writing and argumentative essays. During my free time I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games and watching movies. Looking forward to helping you with your writing!

Natalie Wang

Natalie Wang (she/her)

  • Junior
  • English and film and media studies

My favorite pastimes include quoting “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” at inopportune times and attempting all the parts of “The Phantom of the Opera” simultaneously. I look forward to working with you on your writing.

Jennifer Yu

Jennifer Yu (she/her)

  • Junior
  • Molecular Cellular Biology and Psychology

I’m most comfortable with writing research and personal statements, but I love working with tutees on all types of writing. Beyond academics, I love to binge-watch K-dramas, draw, and play video games.