Staff

Meet Our Staff

Aniyah (she/her)

Hi everyone! Although I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, I have always been passionate about writing and giving students the space to express themselves. My favorite projects to work on are personal statements, supplemental statements, and special essays for post-grad programs. I am excited to work with you!

Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Shawn (she/her)

As an English graduate who specializes in business writing, I’ve learned how to combine various skills to make writing more transformative. Whether it’s academic or business-related, I can help you strengthen your work by capturing your voice and bringing it to life. I look forward to working with you!

Graduate Student of English (MA)

Catherine (she/her)

Hi there! My name’s Catherine and I’m a Master of Fine Arts student in Creative Writing. I have a BA in Literary Arts and Applied Math and worked briefly in the entertainment and publishing industries. I’m excited to work with you, and hope you’ll leave our sessions with a sense of confidence and autonomy in your unique voice and writing process. 😊

Graduate Student of English (MFA)

Jacqui (she/her)

I’m Jacqui and my passions are ornithology and archaeology.

Major: Anthropology
Languages: English, Mandarin

Mathew (he/him)

During our sessions, my focus is on making you feel more confident in your own writing skills, and I strive to make our discussion as enjoyable as possible. I am well-versed in the essays for ENGL110, but invite assignments from all majors. If you feel more comfortable speaking in Spanish during our session, you are free to do so.

Major: Economics, Psychology
Languages: English, Spanish


Mishael (she/her)

Hi everyone! My name is Mishael and my major is Communication Sciences and Disorders. I also minor in linguistics. I love learning about new cultures and languages! I am intermediate in ASL (still learning!) and fluent in Urdu. 

Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Languages: English, Urdu

Tamar (she/her)

I’m Tamar, an English major at Queens. My main area of expertise is in literature, but I am happy to work with a wide array of subjects.

Major: English

Maddy (she/her)

Hi there! My name is Maddy and I am an MFA student in poetry. I have a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing but am willing and able to help with a range of subjects and disciplines re: writing widely defined! I will meet you at whatever stage you’re at in the process, whether that be brainstorming, revising, or citing your sources!

Graduate Student of English (MFA)

Boguslaw

Hi everyone! I’m a writing tutor fueled by a passion for writing and expression. I have a BA in English and Psychology, and I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in English. With our sessions, I strive to provide personalized guidance and constructive feedback to help foster your confidence for various writing assignments. When the writing assignments start piling up, my motto is: A word count a day keeps the deadline at bay.

Graduate Student of English (MA)

 

Trisha (she/her)

As an English major, I specialize in papers/texts that deal with English as a subject, from theory to children’s literature to medieval literature. Additionally, I am fluent in Hindi, and I am interested in pursuing research on the various cultures that make up South Asia!  

Major: English
Languages: English, Hindi

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

Thomas

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 accrued more than five years of experience working in writing centers. When not on campus, she’s likely swooning over poetry, museum exhibits, Taylor Swift’s music, cute animals of any variety, her niece, Ruby, or any combination thereof.

Savitri, CA

Hi everyone! I’m Savitri and I am here to introduce you to the Writing Center. I can help you set up your account with the Writing Center and help you schedule your consulting sessions. Feel free to come to me with your questions and concerns, so we can work together to get the best out of your Writing Center experience!

Major: Accounting and English 

Aashvi, CA

Hey! This is Aashvi. I am currently pursuing my studies in International Business, majoring in Finance. If you have any questions regarding creating appointments or need help with figuring out the objective of the writing center please feel free to contact me at the front desk.                                                                                                                                                                   
Major: International Business (Finance)
Language: Hindi, English, Urdu , Gujarati 

Casey, CA

QC Writing Center

Location: Kiely Hall 229
Email: qc.writing.center@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-997-5676