WORD Studio Staff

Abby (she/her) is a double major in English and Philosophy. She is very passionate about learning in any respect, and she looks forward to helping other students hone their writing skills while also developing a greater appreciation for academic or creative writing. Outside of school, Abby enjoys watching movies, listening to music, reading, and writing.

Alexis (she/her) is an English major with a minor in Communications. She specializes in creative nonfiction and loves to read other students’ creative work. Her main objective as a tutor is to help students revise effectively, increase their confidence, and embrace their unique writerly voices. Apart from the WORD Studio, Alexis can be found assisting patrons at the ODY Help Desk, reading student submissions for the Laurentian Magazine and the St. Lawrence Review, and brainstorming ideas for future stories. 

Alin (she/her) is a Finance major from Koper, Slovenia. She enjoys tutoring because she loves connecting with others and helping them find confidence in their skills. Alin has a deep appreciation for different cultures and backgrounds, which inspires her curiosity and open-mindedness. She loves to travel and learn from new experiences around the world. She also enjoys spending time at home by the beach and practicing kickboxing.

Ananda is an International Economics - Multilanguage combined major with minors in Political Science and History. As a tutor, she aims to help students develop their writing skills and voice, and thinks all students can benefit from the peer support provided by the WORD studio. She enjoys playing hockey and tennis, reading, and learning languages.

Anni (she/her) is a Creative Writing and Psychology double major, with an Outdoor Studies minor. In addition to working at the WORD studio, Anni is the yoga coordinator for SluFlowProject (affiliated with the Lighthouse). Along with a love of intentional living, Anni also enjoys playing outside, skiing, running, singing, and dancing. Anni brings this energetic, intentional mindset to her work at the WORD Studio, emphasizing interpersonal connection and collaboration in her sessions. She looks forward to empowering her peers to write boldly, with individual styles and voices.

Kaileigh (she/her) is a double major in Communications and Business in the Liberal Arts with a minor in Sport Study and Exercise Science. In her free time, she can usually be found spending time with friends, skiing, or carefully crafting playlists on Spotify. Kaileigh prioritizes her peer relationship with those she tutors, gaining just as much out of a session herself as her peers take away. As a tutor, Kaileigh hopes to empower those she tutors to be confident and expressive in their writing.

Lauryn (She/Her) is a Biomedical Sciences major with a minor in History. As a tutor, she aims to help her classmates become more confident and effective writers and speakers. She has made it her goal for students to leave the WORD Studio feeling better than when they came in. In her free time, you can find Lauryn outside reading, at a concert, or spending time with her friends. 

Mel (she/her) is a double major in Art and English. She was born in Havana, Cuba, but was raised in Florida. She currently resides in the Artist Guild theme house and is a passionate creative who enjoys practicing art in many forms, be it drawing, writing, digital design, dancing, and more. In her free time, Mel can also be found with a good book in her hands, gaming, or listening to music. Through the WORD Studio, she hopes to help others take joy in writing, find their voice, and feel more confident expressing themselves. As someone who enjoys discovering new things about various topics, Mel also looks forward to learning from students as much as they do from her.

MinhAnh (she/her) is a double major in Finance and Computer Science from Vietnam. Having spent two years studying in eSwatini and taking a gap year traveling before starting college, she developed an interest in promoting diversity and fostering intercultural communication. MinhAnh hopes to be a companion to her peers, especially non-native English speakers, on their writing journey, encouraging them to confidently express and explore themselves. Outside of academics, she delights in traveling, uncovering new corners of cities to find the perfect cup of coffee, and listening to new acquaintances' stories.

Phoebe (she/her) is a Data Science major with a minor in Educational Studies. When she’s not at the WORD Studio, she enjoys canoeing, baking, listening to music, and obsessing over niche statistics. She hopes that working at the WORD Studio will bring more writing and reading into her usually STEM-focused days and will allow her to minimize her peers’ assignment stress. Her tutoring goal is to make every student she helps feel more confident in their own skills and see writing as a joy, rather than a stressor.

Sunset (she/they) is a Biology and English double major. They are very excited to share in the creative process with others and hope to help her peers grow into more confident writers while at the WORD Studio. An avid writer, she hopes to share her own experiences and learn from those of others. In her free time, they enjoy reading, listening to music, going on nature walks, and playing Team Fortress 2.

Sylvie (she/her) is a Creative Writing major with a passion for learning in general. Through tutoring at the WORD Studio, she hopes to work with people to find their unique voice and build confidence in using it. She believes that every voice is important and that anyone can become a great writer! Sylvie enjoys reading, writing, baking yummy desserts, and encountering new perspectives on life.