Meet Our Staff
Director
Andrea Rosso Efthymiou, PhD
Originally from California, Andrea has worked in writing center administration in the New York area since 2007. Andrea researches how working in a writing center affects tutors’ civic engagement. She earned her PhD at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and her BA at University of California at Los Angeles. Outside of the writing center, she can often be found cooking, swimming, or traveling with her family.
Coordinator, Writing Curriculum & Tutoring
Annalee Roustio, MFA
Annie (she/her) is a writer and writing enthusiast who comes to Queens College by way of the Midwest, where she earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Bachelors degrees in English and French. She’s worked in writing centers since 2017 when she began as a peer tutor. When not on campus, she’s likely exploring the city with friends or reading on the train.
Ayesha
Hey, I’m Ayesha, a Biology major exploring the microscopic world that makes everything possible. I can chat in Turkish, Korean and a few more, and I’m your first stop at the Queens College Writing Center! I aim to inspire confidence and make every interaction meaningful.
Major: Biology
Casey
Hello everyone! My name is Casey and I’m a student at City Tech. My job is to welcome you to our writing center, show you how to make appointments and utilize our resources, and answer any questions you may have about our space. My goal is to make your experience enjoyable, so feel free to stop by and book your appointment today!
Major: Radiologic Technology
Denique
Hey everyone! My name is Denique and I’m one of the amazing Welcome Staff we have at the center.
I’m here to help you set up your Writing Center account, book appointments, answer any questions you may have and help you learn about the Writing Center and all it’s incredible services available to you. Excited to meet all of you and ensure your experience at the center is a delightful one!
Majors: International Business, Fashion & Design
Alanis (she/her)
Hi there! I’m Alanis, an advertising major & photography minor here at QC. Whether you’re just starting out or finishing your writing, I am happy to help! With experience in ENG110 and ENG130, I am confident to assist you. I am also open to working with other subjects or topics as well! Additionally, I have experience in Caribbean English-derived languages, and Caribbean/Cultural literature, so feel free to reach out if you ever need support in those areas. I cannot wait to work with you!
Major: Advertising
Lexy
Hey! My name is Lexy. I’m a Freshman at QC, and I’m studying to become a big boss lady somewhere in the business field. Although I’m new to QC and the writing center, I’m super outgoing and proficient in not only accomplishing goals we will create together but also building a level of comfort that can make you feel more confident in your work.
Natalie
Hi there! I’m Natalie, a Junior double-majoring in sociology and political science. In addition to tutoring at the Writing Center, I’m an editor for The Knight News and a lifelong creative writer. I’m eager to help make navigating the writing process a little easier for you! My mission is to equip you with tools to help you clearly express your ideas and boost your voice and confidence as an English writer. I welcome writing of all academic disciplines and genres as well as professional writing, such as cover letters and resumes. If you need any special accommodations, I will do my best during our tutoring session to accommodate you however I can. Finally, a fun fact about me: I have 4+ years’ experience studying French!
Major: Political Science, Sociology
Thomas
Hi everyone! My name is Thomas and I am an Economics/English major here at Queens College. I am a passionate songwriter and love to play drums in my free time. At the QC Writing Center, I strive to help students become more confident in their writing and willing to work with all sorts of academic disciplines.
Major: Economics, English
The Writing Center is lucky to collaborate with the Queens College AANIPISI Project’s multilingual AAPI tutors. In prior semesters, QCAP tutors, as well as additional members of the QCWC staff, have worked with students in a variety of languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, and Urdu.
Please reach out or visit QCWC to inquire about multilingual tutoring.
QC Writing Center
Location: Kiely Hall 229
Email: qc.writing.center@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-997-5676