Our Staff

Andrew is currently a fifth-year graduate student majoring in Communication. He previously completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Comparative Politics. Andrew has experience writing research papers, argumentative essays, and policy briefs. Andrew previously completed an internship at policy research, where he focused on researching national security and defense policy developments. Outside the classroom, he enjoys spending time hiking, reading, birdwatching, and cooking with his friends.

Kate Smolens (they/them) is a senior majoring in Psychology with a double minor in English and Creative Writing. Kate has the most experience with research papers, analytical essays, short stories, and journalistic writing, but will assist with any kind of writing! They also love visually mapping ideas and are happy to help with outlines. In their free time, Kate enjoys playing music, reading, and doing any kind of puzzle.

Vesper (they/them) is a junior double majoring in English and Creative Writing with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies and a track in gender and sexuality studies. Vesper is experienced in writing creative pieces such as poetry and short prose, personal essays, and fiction (short stories, novellas, and more). They are also experienced in writing analytical and research pieces. Outside school, Vesper loves their cat Venus, reading, writing, video games, astronomy, and listening to music. After graduating they hope to become an English professor.

Grace Dowling (she/her) is a fifth year at Clark in the Community Development and Planning program, who previously majored in sociology. With 3 years of experience being a writing tutor, Grace is eager to return to tutoring this year and work with students at all stages of the writing process. Grace has the most experience reading / writing research papers and argumentative essays in the humanities, but appreciates working with students in various fields, with all kinds of writing backgrounds. Grace’s writing and tutoring strengths lay in brainstorming, mind-mapping, and working out a logical flow of ideas / points (and she is a big believer in outlines!). Outside of the writing center, Grace works at the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, a statewide advocacy organization. In her free time, Grace enjoys writing in her journal, walking around the parks of Worcester, and engaging in long conversations with friends. After Clark, she intends to pursue a career in social services and spend time with her family in The Bronx, New York.

Sophia is a senior at Clark University pursuing an undergraduate degree in political science on the American government track and a minor in English. She is also starting a master’s in public administration (MPA) through the fifth-year program. Sophia has experience writing analytical essays, research papers, and creative writing in both poetry and prose. Outside of the Writing Center, Sophia is the News Editor for the Scarlet, Clark University’s student-run newspaper. She loves hiking, rock climbing, and listening to music in her free time. She is pursuing a career in journalism.

Nick Dlugos (he/him) is a junior here at Clark, and is studying English and Philosophy. He has experience writing both academically and creatively, and is excited to help out! When not working, Nick can be found spending time with friends, listening to music, jamming out, hiking, writing, taking photos, reading, and doing homework on the 5th floor of the library.