{"id":7076,"date":"2021-12-08T13:15:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T18:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/wc\/?page_id=7076"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:59:07","slug":"wc-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/wc\/wc-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;137.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-133px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px||54px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;Ubuntu|700|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_6_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|20px|10px|20px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|20px|20px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Meet Our Staff<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Administration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; tab_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; tab_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; tab_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.08em&#8221; tab_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Director<\/span><\/b><span><br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Andrea Rosso Efthymiou, PhD<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/>andrea.efthymiou@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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&#8217; 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coordinator, Writing Curriculum &amp; Tutoring<\/span><\/b><span><br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Annalee Roustio, MFA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<br \/>annalee.roustio@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annie (she\/her) is a writer and writing center enthusiast who comes to Queens College by way of the Midwest, where she earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Southern Illinois University and Bachelors degrees in English and French from the University of Missouri. She&#8217;s worked in writing centers since 2017 when she began as a peer tutor. When not on campus, she&#8217;s likely exploring the city with friends, reading on the train, or running quite slowly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Welcome Staff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; tab_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.8em&#8221; tab_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ayesha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hey, I\u2019m Ayesha, a Biology major exploring the microscopic world that makes everything possible. I can chat in Turkish, Korean and a few more, and I&#8217;m your first stop at the Queens College Writing Center! I aim to inspire confidence and make every interaction meaningful.<\/p>\n<p>Major: Biology<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Casey<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hello everyone! My name is Casey and I\u2019m 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!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major: Radiologic Technology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Denique<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hey everyone! <\/span><span>My name is Denique and I&#8217;m one of the amazing Welcome Staff we have at the center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I\u2019m 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\u2019s incredible services available to you. Excited to meet all of you and ensure your experience at the center is a delightful one! <\/span><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Majors: International Business, Fashion &amp; Design <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Undergraduate Tutors&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; tab_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.8em&#8221; tab_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alifa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hi there! I&#8217;m Alifa Rahman, a junior double-majoring in Economics and Computer Science here at QC. Whether you&#8217;re just getting started or putting the finishing touches on your writing, I&#8217;m happy to help! I enjoy working across different subjects and disciplines, and I\u2019m always excited to explore how ideas connect in unexpected ways.<\/p>\n<p>As someone who speaks both Bangla and English, I welcome the opportunity to work with multilingual students or anyone looking to strengthen their voice in academic or personal writing. I&#8217;m especially interested in taking a collaborative approach\u2014offering new perspectives, listening to yours, and finding the best path forward together. Whether you&#8217;re feeling stuck or just need a second set of eyes, we\u2019ll navigate the writing process as a team. I look forward to working with you!<\/p>\n<p>Major: Computer Science, Economics<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>August (he\/him)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hello! I\u2019m August, a Philosophy BA\/MA student with a Studio Art minor here at QC. I\u2019m ready and willing to help with any writing task, whether that be for the classroom or professionally! I spend most of my time enjoying different art events, playing instruments, making sculptures, and developing exhibitions. I find writing to be an integral part of my practice as both an artist and early-career arts professional, so I take care in absorbing various styles and types of texts to better my work going forward. I hope you consider working with us at the Writing Center, and I look forward to writing with you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Major: Philosophy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ayesha (see Welcome Staff bio)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Daniel<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hallo! My name is Daniel, and I&#8217;m a sophomore majoring in Secondary Education in Mathematics and minoring in Japanese. I&#8217;ve taken English 110, 130, and 162W so I&#8217;ve done my fair share of English courses and can help you with grammar, structure, drafting, and brainstorming. I can speak Cantonese and Mandarin (with a heavy canto accent, sorry about that), and Japanese. I look forward to working with y&#8217;all! \u3147\u3145\u3147<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Major: Secondary Education<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lars<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hello writers, my name is Lars! \u263a\ufe0f I am a junior, and my major is Psychology. I am also a part of the Macaulay Honors College! My career goal is TESOL, and I\u2019ve currently been learning basic conversational-level Korean for about 2 years. A fun fact about me is that I am the president of the K-pop Club on campus! Having taken several writing intensive and honors level writing courses, I will be able to provide guidance across various styles of writing. I look forward to working with you! \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Major: Psychology<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lexy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Hey! My name is Lexy. I&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Major: Urban Studies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Natalie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hello, I\u2019m Natalie! I\u2019m a senior double-majoring in political science and sociology, with additional interest in creative storytelling. As a writing tutor, my goal is to equip you with tools you can use to communicate effectively and authentically, while creating a supportive environment where we can work through challenges together. If you feel you need special accommodations during our time together, you\u2019re welcome to let me know. I believe writing is a beautiful, powerful form of self-expression. I look forward to helping you find and strengthen your unique voice! \u263a\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Major: Political Science, Sociology<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-teams=\"true\">Rucha<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hello, my name is Rucha, and I&#8217;m a junior majoring in corporate finance. I&#8217;ve taken English 110, English 130, and Global Literatures, and I can assist with any stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, structuring ideas, and working on a thesis. I\u2019m multilingual\u2014I speak Hindi and Marathi in addition to English, which gives me a broader perspective on language and different ways of expressing my ideas. At the Writing Center, I am happy to help you gain confidence in your writing while also learning from your perspectives. I look forward to working with you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Major: Corporate Finance<\/p>\n<p><b>Sofia<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hey there! My name is Sofia, and I&#8217;m currently a sophomore majoring in Media Studies! Whether you need help brainstorming, organizing your thoughts, revising drafts, or fine-tuning grammar and style, my goal is to make a comfortable and inviting space for writers to express their thoughts freely.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of tutoring, I am an avid video game enjoyer, movie watcher, ceramicist, and the Vice President of the crochet club (YarnOver) here at QC! I look forward to helping writers grow and provide better understanding of academic language!<\/p>\n<p>Major: Media Studies<\/p>\n<p><b>Thomas<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:319,&quot;335559739&quot;:319,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major: Economics, English<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-teams=\"true\">Zarah<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hi! I\u2019m Zarah, a Freshman at Queens College with an undeclared major and a minor in English. I am a native Bengali speaker and can also understand Hindi and Urdu, which allows me to connect with students from many backgrounds and help you express your ideas clearly in English. I have taken English 110 and English 130, and I love helping students at any stage of the writing process. As a tutor at the writing center, I am excited to hear your voice and perspective, and help you shape it so your work truly represents you. Whether you are struggling with structure, developing a thesis, or just need a second set of eyes, I am here to make the process less intimidating and more creative. I look forward to working with you and making writing a more confident and enjoyable experience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Major: Undeclared<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Graduate Tutors&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; tab_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.8em&#8221; tab_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><strong><span data-teams=\"true\">Lianna<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Hello! My name is Lianna, and I am a graduate student studying Creative Writing. I have a strong background in Literature, and I am willing to work within any subject matter, including professional writing. I am happy to assist at any point in your process, whether it is brainstorming, organizing ideas, or reviewing a final draft. As a tutor, my goal is to help you become more confident in your writing and to cultivate a safe, collaborative environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rani &#8211; Graduate Research Fellow<br \/><\/strong><span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"mark9w3tvuisq\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsbtc=\"\" data-ogsbrc=\"\" data-ogsbbc=\"\" data-ogsblc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\" style=\"font-size: 14px\">Rani<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px\"> Srinivasan-Godase is a doctoral candidate in the English Ph.D. program at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her research interests are in composition and rhetoric, decolonial studies, and digital humanities. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games and hiking with her dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Multilingual Tutoring&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; tab_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; tab_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.8em&#8221; tab_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Writing Center has been lucky to collaborate with the <a href=\"https:\/\/qcap.commons.gc.cuny.edu\/\">Queens College AANIPISI Project&#8217;s<\/a> multilingual AAPI tutors for a number of years. In prior semesters, QCAP tutors and additional members of the QCWC staff have worked with students in a variety of languages such as <strong>Bangla, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, and Urdu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please reach out or visit QCWC to inquire about multilingual tutoring.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;162.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|auto|-237px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;26px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; min_height=&#8221;155px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;86px|||||&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>QC Writing Center<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kiely Hall 229<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> qc.writing.center@qc.cuny.edu<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 718-997-5676<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Our StaffDirectorAndrea Rosso Efthymiou, PhD\u00a0andrea.efthymiou@qc.cuny.edu Originally from California, Andrea has worked in writing center administration in the New York area since 2007. 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