All of our Graduate Peer Writing Consultants participate in extensive training before they are available for appointments.

Alex Wang

Alex Wang (they/them) is a student at the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland Baltimore. They were born and raised in New Jersey, went to college in Connecticut, and moved to Baltimore after graduating in 2019. They speak a little Chinese and Spanish, and are slowly but surely improving their skills in both. They’re excited to be a returning consultant at the Writing Center this year, and welcome clients from all different backgrounds and experiences!

Allison Keyes

Allison Keyes, DDS is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry from Montgomery County, Maryland. She is thrilled to return to the UMB Writing Center staff as a second-year writing consultant! She holds a BA in communication and BS in biological sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she conducted chemistry and award-winning science education research. Allison served as the Vice President of the DDS Class of 2024. In her role as a writing consultant, she is excited to meet members of the UMB community and eager to help you achieve your writing goals. In her free time, Allison enjoys volunteering, baking cupcakes, singing, writing, going on walks, watching football games, and spending time with family and friends.

April Chenier

April Chenier (she/her) is a student in the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland Baltimore working toward her MSW. She is from Columbia, Maryland and completed her degree in English at Howard University. April is mom to Ana and Nolan, a collage artist, and vision board facilitator. She is beyond excited to join the Writing Center as a new consultant and can't wait to work with clients across the university.

Caroline Njoroge

Caroline Njoroge is a dynamic media management and communication specialist passionate about using media as a tool for social change. Currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Maryland, her research focuses on how media can be leveraged as a powerful advocacy tool to improve maternal healthcare in East Africa. Over the past decade, Carole has led impactful projects with organizations such as the Kenya Film Commission, the World Bank, and Internews Kenya, where her work has helped shape strategic communication initiatives and foster development. 

Her expertise spans strategic communication, media production, and training, with a proven ability to deliver projects that make a lasting impact. From producing Kenya’s first Film Production Directory to managing Netflix’s “Epic” series shoot in Nairobi, Carole has consistently created content that inspires change. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led critical health communication efforts and mentored journalists across East Africa. As an adjunct faculty member at Daystar University, she has shared her knowledge with aspiring media professionals. 

Beyond her practical work, Carole is an accomplished writer. Her master’s thesis article, which explored PR strategies for building the image of CEOs, was featured in various publications. Her essays and articles have appeared in multiple outlets, highlighting her ability to turn complex data into compelling stories. With a master’s degree in Corporate Communication and several certifications, Carole remains committed to using storytelling to influence policy, drive development, and amplify the voices of under-served communities.

Corinne Newsome

Corinne is a first year graduate student in the Texts, Technologies, and Literature program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her academic interests lie in the usage of language to represent minority populations in text and how this impacts efforts to preserve their voices and stories. Through her research, she hopes to showcase the importance of preserving diverse voices in literature and highlight the ways resource deficits in archival work can lead to losses of history. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, playing video games, and watching video essays. By working at the Writing Center, she hopes to provide support to other graduate students who need a helping hand while pursuing their academic goals and conducting research. She understands the various ways writers struggle to improve their work and is committed to being someone they can look to for advice.

Jesse Chang

Jesse is a second-year dental student at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD). Born and raised in Canada, she graduated from the University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM) in 2022 with an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) degree in Biology. During her time at UTM, Jesse had the opportunity to explore the growing diversity of Canadian literature and will gladly fangirl about it whenever an opportunity arises. As a Writing Center consultant, her goals are to encourage, celebrate, and help others who wish to improve their writing while emulating the wonderful mentors who have helped her get to where she is today. Every day, Jesse enjoys staying connected with family and friends, growing in her relationship with Christ, and exploring the power of a growth mindset.

Julia Stanley

Julia is a student at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She holds a BA in Human Development and Theatre from Washington College. She has experience in research and academic writing, having presented at the Eastern Educational Research Association on civic engagement and town and gown relationships. When she’s not working or studying, she can be found reading books and plays.

Medini Mishra

I am Medini Mishra (she/her) from India. I am a graduate student in MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at University of Maryland, Baltimore. I am passionate about novel drug delivery systems like aerosols and transdermal drug delivery systems and am looking forward to making a career in this field. I love reading books and listening to music. Will be thrilled to share my playlist with other music enthusiasts. Badminton has always been my favourite sport and I am always up for a game. I am multilingual and have experience in creative writing and scientific writing. Being the secretary of student council, I have organised and managed many events during my undergrad. By being a part of the Writing Center I look forward to meeting new people and helping them with their academic endeavours.

Rasul Wright

Rasul Wright is a Juris Doctorate candidate at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law. He graduated from Towson University in 2022 with a B.S.Ed in History and Education where he gained an extensive experience in historical writing, and educational pedagogy. Rasul serves as the President of the Class of 2026 at UMB Carey law, and is passionate about advocating for all UMB students. On his free time, Rasul enjoys going to the movies, riding electric scooters, and spending time with his family and friends.

Tanya Bavadekar

Tanya is a 2nd-year student pursuing a Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore - School of Pharmacy. She graduated from India with a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and an MBA, giving her experience in the scientific and management domain of the pharmaceutical industry. She is multilingual and has experience in scientific writing, creative writing, presentations, and organizing and managing events. In general, she likes dramatic storytelling and interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Outside school, Tanya is a trained classical pianist and a trained Indian classical dancer. In her free time, she likes knitting, baking, and hiking.

Isabell C. May, PhD

Dr. Isabell May (she, her, hers) has been directing the Writing Center at UMB since early 2017. Dr. May also serves as an associate professor in the UMB Graduate School's Science Communication Program, which she directs. There, she teaches "Science Communication Principles" and "Scientific Writing & Publishing." Before her tenure at UMB, Dr. May oversaw the Writing Center at the University of Baltimore, founded the Writing Center for Academic English at Leuphana University in Lueneburg, Germany, and directed the Center for Academic Success at the Universities at Shady Grove. She earned her PhD in American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. A native of Germany, Dr. May came to the United States on a Fulbright scholarship in 1999 and has resided in Maryland, with a two-year interruption in Lueneburg, Germany, ever since. If Dr. May is not busy writing her blog, researching, or working with writers, she can be found reading a mystery novel. playing with her son, or at an Orioles game. Email: imay@umaryland.edu

James Wright, MFA

James Wright (he, him, his) is a white settler raised in a subdivision on Shawnee ancestral lands in rural Central Kentucky. His father, Dale, was a country lawyer, Democratic politician, and son of Virginia Wright, a resilient homemaker and minister to the congregation of her spouse, the Reverend Carl Wright, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. James’s mother, Charlotte, taught business math at local high schools and, in the last decade of her career as an educator, administered technology services in the Anderson County School District. She is the daughter of Louise Bowen, whose humor, compassion, and dedication to her community transformed lives, and Ollie Bowen, who, after losing both of his parents by the age of 12, went on to attend George Washington University Law School and then returned to his hometown to serve as a legislator, county attorney, and district judge. The presence of these relatives carries James through his work as associate director and multilingual writing specialist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Writing Center. He collaborates with peer consultants, faculty, staff, and students on writing pedagogy, writing curriculum development, faculty development initiatives, and writing center practice. His doctoral research at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, draws on theories of language, race, (im)migration, and identity to describe and understand more just and equitable approaches to writing and literacy education in the academy, Baltimore communities, and beyond. Email: james.wright@umaryland.edu

Hannah Mueller, MA

Hannah (she/her/hers) first connected with the Writing Center in 2019 when she did a practicum in equity and justice-based writing center praxis as part of her MA in Education program with Prescott College, and now serves as a Writing Specialist. She's also building her writing coaching and editing business, Hannah Mueller Editorial. Originally from North Jersey, Hannah has a BA in English from Bryn Mawr College and environmental education and farming experience from AmeriCorps in Vermont. She speaks Spanish and worked for 6 years with Baltimore’s immigrant community as a program coordinator with the Esperanza Center’s Educational Services. In her free time, she loves reading, spending time with family and friends, contra dancing, hiking and camping. Email: hmueller@umaryland.edu