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Meet the Tutors

Mackenzie Baisch ’28

Caitlin Blanksteen ’27

Caitlin is a junior from Ashburnham, Massachusetts, who is concentrating in Archaeology, minoring in Art, and completing the pre-med track. When she’s not in the Writing Center, you can find her in her bed—her favorite place on campus—or with her friends. She also works as a student manager at Sadove! Some things Caitlin adores are "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", the crème brûlée latte from Euphoria, her pets, decorating for Halloween, reading, making gifts for people, and painting.

Elva Chen ’28

Jason Chen ’28

Jason is a sophomore from Queens majoring in Sociology with a minor in Education studies. Outside of the Writing Center, you might spot him flying in the air to slam a volleyball, gluttonizing Asian food through the ASU, and consuming fantasy books in his secret campus nook. You will most likely catch him at Fojo chatting with the baristas while sipping an iced chai from Euphoria.

Maddie Cloutier ’27

Maddie is a junior from Chicago, Illinois who is majoring in Classics and minoring in Religious Studies. Outside of the Writing Center, you can find them on Minor field practicing with the rugby team, working on The Wattage (as the editor), or DJing for their radio show, Via Chicago. In her free time, Maddie loves reading fantasy novels, listening to music, and playing bass.

Ford Collins ’27

Ford is a junior from Lawrenceville, New Jersey majoring in Philosophy and Computer Science. Beyond the Writing Center and the classroom, he is a member of the men's lacrosse team and enjoys writing, running, hiking, and really any outdoor activity. He enjoys reading fiction and will recommend Kurt Vonnegut any chance he gets. He has a passion for movies and music and is always looking for suggestions as to what to watch/listen to next!

Ananna Das ’28

Ananna is a sophomore from Binghamton, New York (but she'll always rep her hometown in Queens). She is currently planning to major in Psychology with a minor in Biology and is a part of HamVotes, Know Thyself, and ROOTS on campus. When she's not rambling on about fun facts of the brain, you'll find her actively denying her caffeine dependency, romanticizing the world to put into poetry, or freaking out about the time she talked to her favorite artist over FaceTime (she really loves MICO).

Nicholas DeGeorge ’27

Yael Everett ’28

Rory Fernandez ’28

Rory is a Biochemistry and Russian Studies double major from New York City. As Secretary of Teremok Russian Club, Cheburashka holds a special place in his heart. When he’s not in the Writing Center or the lab, you can find him playing with hacked Tamagotchis, drawing, or composing sketches on cheap DAWs. You’ll be able to spot him anywhere on campus by his poofy hair and welcoming demeanor—plus, if you ever need a hug, he’s always got time!

Samantha Flaherty ’27

Sami is a junior from Wilmington, Delaware, intending to major in Philosophy and minors in Linguistics and French. Even when not scheduled, she is often near the Writing Center in various KJ study spots or at the Keurig machine. On campus, she competes on the Mock Trial team, performs with the Dance Department and student dance clubs, and edits for Suture. Her other hobbies include: waking up before her alarm, walking to Utica Coffee, and calling her sister on Martin’s Way.

Isaiah Franco ’27

Isaiah is a junior from Vancouver, Washington. Most of the time, you can find him off campus in Utica working with COOP and HAVOC, or near the Opportunity Program offices in downstairs McEwen. He enjoys reading novels, listening to new hip hop albums, and being disappointed in the Arizona Cardinals every year.

Theodore Gercken ’27

Teddy is a junior from Piedmont, California, majoring in Government and minoring in Anthropology and Religious Studies (yes, he never leaves KJ). Outside of the Writing Center, he can be found competing for Hamilton Debate, playing (and designing) board games, and researching minor political parties.

Phoebe Glennon ’28

Diana Gonzalez ’28

Diana is from San Jose, California. She intends to double-major in Creative Writing and Government. Ask her about her tote bags (which she loves but doesn't use often), or maybe what she's cooked recently (where she will give you a step-by-step description); just don't ask about her WIP (she will cry). If you're trying to find her, good luck (she's not sure where she is half the time either). If found, don't hesitate to say hi (she's always looking for some excuse to yap!).

Benjamin Habler ’28

Ben is a sophomore from Glen Rock, New Jersey, majoring in Government with a minor in Economics. Outside of the Writing Center, Ben is a member of the cross-country and track teams and is an economics tutor at the QSR. He enjoys running, watching sports, listening to country music, and being outside.

JJ Hall ’27

Off-campus. JJ is a senior from South Florida who majors in Creative Writing and minors in Economics. A wild JJ can be identified by his durag, which is matching his hoodie, which is matching his Crocs. As JJ says, “If you’re not Croc’n, you're not Rock’n!” His favorite music genre is Christian Hip Hop and he can often be found listening to nobigdyl on repeat. He’s an avid Miami Heat fan, fledgling tea addict (the beverage!), poet (and he knows it *snap snap*), and professional amateur ukulele-ist. JJ can be found in many diverse environments including but not limited to: Sadove Sunporch with Hamilton Christian Fellowship, Darkside hanging out with his advisees as a CA, and the Writing Center (obviously). If you ever spot him in real life, don’t be afraid to greet him! He responds to English and Spanish. :)

Andrew Jung ’28

Lucía Kitsos ’28

Off-campus.

Henry Mueller ’29

Jakob Narrow ’27

Jakob is a junior from northeastern Pennsylvania — near Scranton, for any fans of Writing Center alumnus Paul Lieberstein’s ‘The Office.’ He is majoring in Chemistry and splits his time between the Science Center and KJ. In his free time, Jakob is an avid reality television fan and enjoys keeping up with a steady rotation of puzzle and word games.

Katrina Nelson ’27

Katrina is a junior from Virginia majoring in Environmental Studies with a minor in Mathematics. Outside of the Writing Center, you can find her making strawberry matchas at Fojo Beans, working on the next issue of Signature Style, and eating with the ultimate frisbee team. Katrina enjoys fun animal facts (particularly anything to do with arachnids), accessories from small businesses, and geography games.

TJ O’Neil ’27

TJ is a junior from the Bay Area, California majoring in Economics with minors in Statistics and Geoscience. Outside of the Writing Center, he can be found playing club soccer or tennis, fishing, or hanging out with friends. He enjoys country music, sports, and trying new food.

Jackson Raleigh ’28

Jackson is a sophomore from Narberth, Pennsylvania intending to major in Neuroscience. Outside of the Writing Center, he is a member of the lacrosse team, a community advisor, and a peer listener. He enjoys juggling, watching tennis, and playing board games in his free time.

Johan Ramirez ’28

Johan is a sophomore from The Bronx, New York who is majoring in History with plans to minor in Education Studies and Hispanic Studies. Outside of the Writing Center, he is involved in Mock Trial, serves as Secretary of the Basketball Club, and is a research assistant in the History Department. He recently published an article in the Hamilton Historical on the historiography of sixteenth-century Classic Taínos (please check it out :D). Beyond Hamilton, Johan is deeply passionate about education and hopes to pursue teaching as a way to empower the next generation of Black and Brown youth.

Leah Reed ’27

Leah is a junior from Long Island majoring in Creative Writing and Computer Science. Outside the Writing Center, she can be found trekking back and forth between Taylor and List. She is the co-president and founder of Hamilton's Robotics Team and a member of the RPG club. Leah is also a huge music-lover and listens to everything from indie and alternative to Broadway tunes to classic rock, and even the occasional rap. Her (admittedly limited) free time is filled with board games, TTRPGs, nighttime woods walks, comic books, and heavily-honeyed tea.

Ana Paula Reig ’27

Ana Paula is a junior from Cuba who later moved to Miami, Florida. She is currently double-majoring in Economics and Public Policy, but that could change into some other combination of Econ, Public Policy, and Government. During her free time, she loves listening to music, learning new languages, experiencing different cultures, and being outside. She speaks Spanish, English, and French. Next on her list are Arabic and Hindi! On campus, you can find her dancing on the hip-hop team, Heat; planning events for the International Cultural Association, ICA; and performing in the contemporary and Chinese dance pieces in the Faculty Dance Show.

Elizabeth Rudge ’27

Elizabeth is a junior from Katonah, New York majoring in Government with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. When not in the Writing Center, you can find Elizabeth making new Spotify playlists, knitting while watching bad TV, or on Steuben Field with the Women's Lacrosse team. She loves backpacking, re-reading Jon Krakauer books, and finding empty classrooms in List.

Geo Santos ’29

Aaron Schwartz ’28

Caroline Shirley ’28

Leonardo Velez ’28

Off-campus.

Savannah Wick ’29

Emma Wilson ’27

Emma is a junior from Lancaster, Pennsylvania majoring in Physics and minoring in Music. When she’s not in the Writing Center you can probably find her playing French horn somewhere in Schambach, out for a run in the glen, or tutoring physics in the QSR. She also loves long hikes, crocheting, and listening to music - a recent favorite is Mt. Joy’s latest album!

Harry Wu ’27

Harry is a junior from Fremont, California majoring in World Politics with a minor in Psychology. He enjoys creative writing and is currently writing a murder mystery novel. Outside the Writing Center, he can be found strolling around campus, practicing the marimba and timpani in Schambach Center, and watching movies with friends in random classrooms.

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