Writing Studio Coordinator
Associate Professor of English & Communications
Chairperson, Dept. of English & Communications
a.engelson@mcla.edu
Justin O'Connor, Writing Studio Student Manager
Hey all, Justin here! I'm a senior English major with a concentration in writing.
I have loads of experience in literature too, so if you want to work on a literary
essay, I'm your guy. I'd also love to look at your creative projects, writing about
the arts, or anything else you'd like to bring to the table! I'm always happy to work
with new forms and ideas, especially outside of standard English. When I'm not working,
I participate in Yorick, play guitar, and try to perfect my sandwich recipes.
Sabrina Damms
Hello! My name is Sabrina Damms. I will be working asynchronously this semester. I
am an English & Communications major with concentrations in Writing, Literature, and
Digital Media Innovation. My passion is creative writing but I hope to help you find
your creative or academic voice no matter your major.
Kathleen Hayman
Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a double major in English literature and secondary education. I’ve loved reading and writing since I was a kid, and recently discovered that I want to take my passions further and help other people learn to love them across schools. When I’m not in the Writing Studio, I love traveling, baking, and playing with my cat!
Samantha Herrington
Hello! My name is Sam Herrington and I use she/her pronouns. I am a junior majoring
in History & Education with a minor in Political Science. I am also the Treasurer
for Political Science Club on campus. During my time at MCLA, I have taken classes
in multiple disciplines that have helped me write essays, research papers, and more.
In my spare time, I like to travel and listen to podcasts. I will be available for
in-person, synchronous and asynchronous appointments this semester. I look forward
to meeting you through the Writing Studio soon!
Lydia Jung
Hi there! My name is Lydia Jung, and I’m a Performing Arts major with concentrations in Theatre and Music. I’ve been involved with the Harlequin musical theatre club, and I enjoy knitting, baking, and writing poetry in my spare time. I love telling stories and listening to the different ways people communicate, and I look forward to working with and learning from many different writers this year. Hope to see you in the Studio soon!
Julia Maddalena
Hi there! My name is Julia Maddalena. I'm a senior and an English Major concentrating in Writing and Literature. I'm happy to help you with any writing project you have, from literary analyses to lab reports. I'll be working mostly asynchronously this semester, but I'm still very excited to work with you on your writing!
Chloe Mascitelli
I’m Chloe, I’m a junior and I use she/her pronouns. I am an English and Secondary
Education major with a concentration in literature. I have always loved writing, especially
creative writing. I will be doing in-person and asynchronous tutoring this semester.
I’m so excited to work with you!
Emily Sienkiewicz
Hello there! My name is Emily and I use she/her pronouns. I'm a senior English & Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. This semester, I'm attending MCLA remotely which means I will be tutoring asynchronously. I enjoy working with all types of writing, but I have a soft spot for research papers, long-form fiction, and business writing. Whatever you bring to the Writing Studio, I'm happy to help you with. Since quarantine began, I've been staying busy reading, watching old movies, hanging outdoors, and doing a ridiculous amount of puzzles. I hope you're all staying safe and I look forward to working with you!!
