Meet the Staff | Harvard College Writing Center

Justin Black '27

Government

Winthrop House

Justin (he/him) enjoys writing, talking politics, listening to older music, and watching football (talk to him about the Beatles or the Pittsburgh Steelers!). On campus, he does political economy research, runs the rural students organization, and...

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Halyna Bowley '27

Math

Currier House

Halyna (she/her) likes running, long walks, and strong coffee. She can usually be found p-setting in Lamont or essay-writing in the Math Lounge.

Mia Cheung '27

Psychology

Kirkland House

Mia (she/her) volunteers at Crisis Text Line, peer counsels for Harvard ECHO, and conducts research at Mass General. She adores all things hiking, sewing, and being in her scriptures.

Harry Cotter '25

English

Kirkland House

Harry (he/him) enjoys reading, writing, and working out. He loves going all-in on particular books and TV shows, currently finishing up The Bell Jar and getting into The Wire.

Erlisa Demneri '27

History and Literature

Cabot House

Erlisa (she/her) can usually be found walking between the Barker Center and William James Hall. When not thinking about how to organize her weekly readings, she enjoys brewing espresso, thrifting jewelry, and drawing with oil pastels.

Zeroun Ignis '26

Biomedical Engineering

Leverett House

Zeroun (he/him) loves tinkering with electronics, origami, and a good cup of boba tea. He can most likely be found practicing Kendo at the MAC, playing with the 3d printers at the SEC Makerspace, or else relaxing in the Radcliffe Gardens on a sunny day.

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Leila Jackson '26

English and History of Science

Kirkland House

Leila (she/her) loves poetry, medicine, and medical poetry. She crochets for charity and can often be found at Buckminster's Cafe, on the left arm of Widener, or wherever direct sunlight happens to be.

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Maya Jen '28

Social Studies and Philosophy

Mather House

Maya (she/her) loves learning languages, snapping photos on her digital camera, and bullet journalling. She can often be found listening to Laufey or relaxing in the Harvard Art Museum.

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Talia Kahan '26

Social Studies

Currier House

Talia (she/her) is a lover of all things outdoors -- she enjoys running in and around Cambridge, swimming at any beach, and exploring the nearby mountains. When she stays indoors on campus, though, you may find her drinking a matcha latte or doing her...

Noah Kim '28

Economics & Statistics

Dunster House

Noah (he/him) spends most of his day in the Music Building, practicing the piano. Outside of class, Noah is an analyst for Harvard Consulting on Business and the Environment, and he is the publicity chair for Harvard-Radcliffe Asian American Association.

Lauren Alexes Kirkpatrick '26

Philosophy

Mather House

Lauren (she/her) spends much of her time painting her troubles away. Her curiosity for the art of argument and unconventional means of thinking have motivated her to explore the realms of ethics and the law. She is also an avid grass whistler.

Michael Kostecki '28

Philosophy, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Dunster House

Michael can almost always be found marathon training around the Charles while listening to legal, political, or pop-culture podcasts. He credits his literary development largely to Taylor Swift.

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Shay Li '26

English Honors and Computer Science

Eliot House

Shay (she/her) loves the outdoors, pop music, and writing fiction. Her summer obsessions include WILLOW's empathogen, the Overthink podcast, Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, clogs, and the state of Wyoming.

Jane Lilly '27

Classics

Cabot House

Jane (she/her) is a junior from New York City studying Classics with a secondary in Religion. Outside of tutoring, she enjoys walking, thrifting, and reading ancient tomes.

Chelsie Lim '26

English and Psychology

Adams House

Chelsie (she/her), when not cafe hopping, can be found making playlists or attempting to drink more water. She enjoys all things creative, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction.

Aidan Mostashari '28

Social Studies

Adams House

Aidan (he/him) loves deep conversations about philosophy, politics, and AI ethics. He can usually be found distracting his friends in Lamont Library, drafting pieces in the Farnsworth Room, eating a slice of Joe's, or debating late into the night with...

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Aleisha Roberts '26

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Mather House

Aleisha (she/her) splits her time as evenly as possible between STEM and the social sciences. She is particularly interested in healthcare, social justice, and the relationship between the two. In her free time, you can find her visiting the MFA for the...

Tilly Robinson '26

Social Studies

Mather House

On leave, fall 2025 Tilly (she/her) can be found stealing tea from d-halls and taking long walks along the Charles. She also competes for the Harvard College Debating Union, practices with Harvard Karate Club, and writes for the Crimson.

Christopher Schwarting '28

History & Literature, History & Science

Leverett House

Christopher (he/him) delights in good poems and brain-scratching riffs. On campus, he writes long-form for The Crimson and sings with the Din & Tonics. He’s also a big fan of Snoopy.

Cooper Skenyon '27

History and Literature

Dunster House

Cooper (he/him) spends much of his time busy in the classroom or with the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team, but he also finds the time to enjoy board games and good coffee.

Elise Spenner '28

Social Studies

Eliot House

Elise (she/her) likes hip coffee shops, runs on the Charles, and good novels. She writes for The Crimson, leads FOP backpacking trips, and plays club soccer.

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Taylor Thorne '28

Government

Adams House

Taylor (she/her) loves iced lattes, early morning pilates, and campy horror movies. She spends her free time hunting for the best vintage thrift spots in Boston.

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Cyrus Urheim '28

Chemistry and Physics, Sociology

Mather House

Cyrus (he/him) loves being a part of many communities–music (violin), soccer, rock climbing, Best Buddies–and strives to be a little more well-rounded each day. His favorite Harvard alum is W.E.B. Du Bois, and he is currently reading Ursula Le Guin.

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Hannah Wilkoff '27

Comparative Literature and Economics

Adams House

Hannah (she/her) is fond of long runs, trying out new cafes, and the Amtrak Downeaster. You can probably find her spending way to much time in the Adams Dining Hall or going counterclockwise around Fresh Pond.

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