Dr. Erin Andersen
Director of the Writing Collaboratory
In addition to directing the Collab, I’m an Associate Professor of English in the Business, Media, and Writing department. I teach first-year writing courses, rhetoric, queer theory, and writing tutor training. My research interests are centered in social justice pedagogy and writing center studies. I love working with students and tutors, and hope to see you in the Collab soon!
Email: erin.andersen@centenaryuniversity.edu
Jake Lombardo
Peer Tutor Coordinator
Senior
Major: Education
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Hello! My name is Jake Lombardo. I am currently a senior at Centenary majoring in Education in English and pursuing teaching middle or high school. My strengths in writing include formulating thesis statements, overall organization and sentence structure, and MLA formatting. I love to listen to music, read and write, and take care of my many plants in my free time!
Email: jake.lombardo@centenaryuniversity.edu
Sofia Senesie
Event Coordinator
Senior
Major: Creative Writing
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Enchantée! My name is Sofia Senesie, a senior English Creative Writing major. My specialties are brainstorming, organization, and proofreading. Aside from working at the Writing Collab, I am also Color Guard Director/Assistant Marching Band at my high school and a substitute teacher. When I’m not in class or working my many jobs, I love to spend my time writing stories, poetry, binge-watching new shows in various languages, drawing art all over our white board, and painting.
Email: sofia.senesie@centenaryuniversity.edu
Eva Foote
Senior
Major: Professional Writing
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
My name is Eve Foote, and I am a senior at Centenary. I am majoring in Professional Writing and have an interest in pursuing a career in law. When it comes to tutoring, I specialize in formatting/sentence structure, grammar, thesis statements, introduction/conclusion paragraphs, and brainstorming. When I’m not studying, I spend time with my friends and family, host my WNTI radio show, ski, and binge-watch Netflix!
Email: eve.foote@centenaryuniversity.edu
Kane Montan
Senior
Major: Criminal Justice
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Hi! My name is Kane and I am a senior Criminal Justice major with a minor in Law and Government. My plans after I graduate is to pursue my career as a state police officer. My strengths in tutoring include brainstorming, research papers, and APA formatting. I also can help with PowerPoint presentations! I enjoy listening to music, driving cars, and drinking coffee!
Email: kane.montan@centenaryuniversity.edu
Onoshope Itunoya-Musa
Senior
Major: Psychology
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hi! My name is Onoshope! I am a Psychology major with a minor in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. My strengths in tutoring include brainstorming, grammar, research papers, APA formatting, and organization. I love reading novels, watching Korean drama, and listening to K-pop or any music. I also love food and getting involved in different activities.
Email: onoshope.itunoyamusa@centenaryuniversity.edu
Mathias O’Neil
Senior
Major: Psychology
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Hi! My name is Mathias O’Neil and I am in my senior year at Centenary. I am a psychology major, but I’d like to go to medical school where I will focus on psychiatry. My strengths are APA formatting, research papers, and organization. I am also interested in photography, cars, and clothing design.
Email: mathias.oneil@centenaryuniversity.edu
Kayla Diee
Junior
Major: English/ Writing
Preferred Pronouns: She/ They
Hello! My name is Kayla Diee, I am a junior majoring in English and Writing with a minor in Paralegal Studies. After graduation, I plan on working in correctional education administration and teaching. My strengths as a tutor are brainstorming, organization, thesis statements, and proofreading for clarity. Outside of school, I like to read, write, ride horses, listen to my jazz records, and paint.
Email: kayla.diee@centenaryuniversity.edu
Grace Murray
Senior
Major: Psychology
Preferred Pronouns: She/ Her
Hi! My name is Grace Murray. I am currently a senior here at Centenary University majoring in psychology. In addition to tutoring, I work in customer service at my local grocery store. Some things about me include my love for music and travel. When I am not working or in school, you can find me at a concert somewhere along the east coast. My strengths include APA style writing, sentence structure, brainstorming, and encouraging motivation to my tutees. I believe that it is important to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for academic support! Feel free to book an appointment with me via our website.
Email: grace.murray@centenaryuniversity.edu
Hayley Testa
Junior
Major: Psychology
Preferred Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers
Hi! My name is Hayley Testa. I am currently in my junior year here at Centenary as a psychology major and am passionate about mental health advocacy. Despite my major, I have always had a great passion for writing. I can provide a supportive atmosphere for students in the Collaboratory. I would love to help with brainstorming, research papers, and APA formatting. I love any type of rock music and frequently go to local rock shows. My favorite movie is Twilight and my favorite show is Shameless.
Email: hayley.testa@centenaryuniversity.edu
Valentina Lopez
Sophomore
Major: Business Management
Preferred Pronouns: She/ Her
Hi, my name is Valentina. I am a sophomore student majoring in Business Management at Centenary. My strengths in tutoring are brainstorming, organizing, along with proof-reading. Aside from tutoring, I like to read, go to the gym, and explore new places
Email: valentina.lopez@centenaryuniversity.edu
Tom DeCristofano
Junior
Major: Business
Preferred Pronouns: He/ Him
Hi! My name is Tom DeCristofano, and I am going into my junior year at Centenary. I am a business major with a concentration in marketing. My strengths as a tutor are APA formatting, brainstorming, and organization. Outside of school, my interests are soccer and cars.
Email: Thomas.decristofano@centenaryuniversity.edu