Our Staff
Rebecca Nowacek
Co-Director, Ott Memorial Writing Center
Professor of English
rebecca.nowacek@marquette.edu
I'm a Professor in the English Department, and I've been teaching at Marquette since 2001. I started as a peer tutor of writing when I was an undergrad student at Villanova University and continued as a graduate tutor at the University of Wisconsin Madison. I've been a Director or Co-Director in the Ott since 2010.
Jenn Fishman
Co-Director, Ott Memorial Writing Center
Associate Professor of English
I'm a writing educator. My research, teaching, administrative work, and national professional leadership all support writing research, undergraduate research, and community building, especially in rhetoric and composition/ writing studies. I joined Marquette's English Department in 2011, and I joined the Ott in 2019 after directing the First-Year English Program.
Aidan - Tutor
I'm Aidan (she/her/hers)! I am a senior triple-majoring in environmental science, writing-intensive English, and philosophy. My main jam is science writing; so any lab reports, manuscripts, research/grant proposals, papers about scientific topics, etc... I'm your guy :). I also love writing about philosophy and literary analysis; I am always happy to work with any writer on any type of assignment!
Alyssa - Tutor
I am a sophomore majoring in cognitive sciences and love working with pieces of all types! My favorite pastimes are nintendo (specifically zelda and pokemon :)), and crafting in any medium. I most enjoy working with analytical or rhetorically-based pieces, but will always have a soft spot for the creatives. I like to focus not only on improving an assignment in itself, but improving the writer behind it so you can take skills you learn in the Ott and apply them to the rest of your work beyond the writing center.
Ana - Tutor
I am a sophomore majoring in Journalism and minoring in Digital Media. My pronouns are she/her. I speak three languages (Brazilian Portuguese, English, and Spanish) and love reading and writing!
Brenda - Tutor
I'm a senior majoring in Sociology and Spanish Language, Literature and Culture. I'm from Milwaukee and I enjoy taking walks throughout Wisconsin's various trails. One of my favorite authors is Gloria Anzaldúa and I spent this summer reading Cien años de soledad by Gabriel García Márquez. I'm happy to work with writers at any stage of their writing process. I enjoy writing poems, creative pieces, and research in English and Spanish; I'm most familiar using APA and MLA citations. I welcome multilingual writers to bring their works to the Ott.
Cassidy - Tutor
Hello! My name is Cassidy (she/her/hers). I am a current senior theatre arts major here at Marquette, with minors in advertising, public relations, and communication studies! My favorite films include "Belle" by Mamoru Hosoda, "Spirited Away" by Hayao Miyazaki, and "Surf's Up" by Ash Brannon. My favorite kind of writing to work on tends to revolve around the arts: lyrics, music, poetry, scripts, and project proposals. However, my work is not limited to just the arts. I am happy to work on any assignment, no matter the genre or stage of writing. I enjoy working collaboratively and helping writers discover new pieces of their writing identity!
Charlie - Grad Assistant Director & tutor
I am an English PhD student focusing on Tolkien and the numinous quotidian. I have a background in the Hebrew Bible, and enjoy working on literary analysis pieces and reflective pieces. Some of my favorite authors include Tolkien, Anne Bishop, Primo Levi, Diana Lynne Jones, and T.H White.
Colin - Tutor
I am a Senior majoring in Secondary Education and English Language Arts.
Cortney - Tutor
My name is Cortney and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am majoring in nursing and minoring in family studies.
Ella R. - Tutor
Hi my name is Ella and I'm a senior nursing student.
Emma - Tutor
I am a junior majoring in Journalism and minoring in Digital Media and Writing Intensive English. My pronouns are she/her/hers.
Enya - Tutor
I am a third-year dental student. In undergrad some of my favorite classes were philosophy and creative writing.
Erin K. - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in psychology with minors in family studies and business
Evan - Tutor
I am a junior majoring in computer science and minoring in digital media, and my pronouns are he/him/his. I am a lover of music, and my favorite artists consist of Dijon, Mk.gee, Pavement, Bon Iver, Blake Mills, Jonah Yano, Yo La Tengo, Ryan Beatty, Pinegrove, Big Thief, MJ Lendermen, Prince, and the list can keep going... My favorite movie is "Paris, Texas", and my favorite TV show is "Twin Peaks". My favorite hobby is thrifting and I try to do it as consistently as possible! I am a part of Marquette's Filipino organization (Bayanihan Student Organization) and have been with them since my first year at Marquette. I enjoy working on any sort of creative writing, descriptive writing, or personal narratives, and I would be eager to help writers who need help in those categories, and of course any other writing/assignments as well!
Farah - Tutor
My name is Farah and my pronouns are she/her. I’m a pre-dental scholar student, so very familiar with papers in STEM disciplines. I am also a literature minor and most familiar with MLA citation. I enjoy writing all things, but my favorites are poetry, creative fiction, and argumentative essays.
Finn - Tutor
I’m a senior majoring in writing-intensive English and minoring in Irish studies. I am also interested in the field of disability studies. I love doing both creative writing and academic writing, and I’m interested in a career in science communication. My favorite genre to both read and write in is science fiction. I use any pronouns.
Gabby - Tutor
I am a sophomore majoring in gigital media and minoring in marketing at Marquette, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I enjoy all types of genres when it comes to books, movies, and music. If you were to stop me on the street, I would most likely be listening to Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator, or something from the early 2000s. I enjoy working with all types of writing, from personal statements and creative pieces to research essays and professional communications. I love helping writers find their voice and build confidence in their ideas, no matter what stage they are at in the writing process. I would love to work with you!
Grace - Lead receptionist & tutor
I am a junior majoring in psychology and my pronouns are she/her/hers.
Haley - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in English and journalism, and am also an ADP student for English. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I love reading fantasy books for fun, but enjoy reading classics for my major. Little Women is one of my favorite books of all time. I enjoy creative writing and academic writing, but am happy to work on any assignment no matter the genre or stage of writing. I am most familiar with APA and MLA citations.
Holly - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in two concentrations of English (writing and literature) and also minoring in medieval studies. I am in the ADP program, working on my Masters degree as well as my Bachelors.
India - Tutor
I am a senior studying digital media with a minor in music.
Isaac A. - Tutor
I am a master's student in Emglish; my pronouns are he/him. I graduated from Marquette in Spring 2024 with a BS in Chemistry and a BA in literature and writing-intensive English.
Isaac M. - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in writing-intensive English Writing and political science and my pronouns are he/him/his.
Jacob - Tutor
I'm a sophomore majoring in computer science, my pronouns are he/him.
Jessica - Tutor
I am currently a junior majoring in English with a minor in business administration. One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is: “What is written for you will always find its way.” I also have a soft spot for stories of resilience and ambition: Legally Blonde is one of my favorite movies. I enjoy working across a variety of writing styles, including critical analysis, argumentative essays, poetry, and reflective pieces. I’m well-versed in both APA and MLA citation formats and feel confident using them in academic contexts.
Joseph - Tutor
I am a Sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences and minoring in anthropology on the pre-med track. I use he/him pronouns. I listen to a lot of music, with my favorite artists being Kings of Leon, Kid Cudi, and Mac Miller. I most recently have been reading philosophy books and the occasional novelsMy favorite book, or poem rather, of all time is The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Although I do not major or minor in them, I do enjoy philosophy and theology essays and love working on them.
Josh - Recruitment coordinator & tutor
Hi, I am a MA student in history.
Kaitlyn - Tutor
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn, and my pronouns are she/her! My major is criminology, and I have a minor in sociology. I love working on narrative / creative writing. My favorite movie is Annihilation. I love listening to the rock genre but I love any genre except EDM.
Kiley - PR intern (F25) & tutor
My name is Kiley (she/her/hers). I am a senior studying history & English, with minors in digital media & anthropology.
Kit- Undergraduate Assistant Director & Tutor
I am a senior majoring in writing-intensive English, with minors in communications studies and music. I use she/they pronouns.
Landon - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Livvy - Tutor
My name is Livvy (she/her) and I'm a senior (and first-year in Marquette's ADP) studying English. I love literature, and I especially like poetry in translation and critical theory. My favorite authors are Gillian Flynn and Robin Wasserman, and I pass lots of time writing in my diary. My favorite types of writing are oriented around literary criticism, but I love all types of compositions and am ready to problem-solve at the drop of a hat!
Liz - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in corporate communication and writing-intensive English and my pronouns are she/her/hers.
Mary - Tutor
My name is Mary (she/her/hers) and I'm an MA student in English. As an undergraduated, I majored in classical studies and English lit, with a minor in medieval studies.
Moruri - Tutor
Hi! My name is Moruri. I am an undeclared sophomore with an interest in English and my pronouns are she/her.
Natalie - Tutor
I am a senior studying educational studies and writing-intensive English.
Nature - Grad Assistant Director & tutor
I am an English PhD student, and my pronouns are he/they. I have a background in creative writing across various media (film, animation, manga) and have worked in the film industry for many years.
Noah - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in political science and English, with a minor in music. I enjoy reading fantasy, science fiction, and mystery and one of my biggest interests is in comic books. I enjoy creative writing, primarily poetry and short fiction, but I am comfortable with most forms of academic writing as well. My goal as a writing tutor is to create a space where even people who claim to "not be writers" can leave feeling confident in themselves and their work.
Olivia - Tutor
Hi! I'm a current sophomore majoring in political science, history, and writing-intensive English. My pronouns are she/her/hers. Some of my favorite books include "The Giver" and "The Hunger Games" series. I really like thesis-driven argumentative or research papers, but am happy to work on any assignment at any stage in the writing process. I'm very familiar with all citation styles.
Owen - Tutor
Hi! My name is Owen and my pronouns are he/him/his. I am a senior majoring in Elementary Education and English. Some of my favorite pieces of literature include The Secret History, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and The Stranger. I am most familiar with MLA and APA formatting but am happy to work on any writing project no matter the genre or stage of writing. I’ve always been passionate about the writing process, and I understand how daunting it can seem sometimes. I would be glad to help you through it in any way I can!
Pablo - Tutor
I'm a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in creative writing. I'm an avid film enjoyer and am always looking for new things to watch. Some of my favorite movies are Star Wars: Episode 3, Bladerunner, Nueve Reinas, At Eternity's Gate, and Her. I also listen to all kinds of music. Some of my favorite artists are Dave Brubeck, Have a nice life, Audioslave, Bad Bunny, S.O.A.D, Low Roar, and Duran Duran
Phoebe - Tutor
I am a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. As an undergrad, I majored in biomedical sciences and minored in psychology.
Reese - Tutor
I am a sophomore majoring in writing-intensive English and political science. My pronouns are she/her/hers. My favorite authors are Donna Tartt and Rick Riordan, and their novels inspire much of my love for English. I love literary and rhetorical analysis and creative writing. I am most familiar with MLA citations.
Roaa - Tutor
I am a junior majoring in nursing. I'm an international student who is originally from the Middle East.
Sophie A. - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in English and secondary education. My pronouns are she/her/hers.
Sav - Tutor
I am currently a senior studying criminology and law studies with a minor in English on the pre-law track.
Sean - Tutor
I am a junior majoring in writing-intensive English and public relations, with a minor in medieval studies. My pronouns are he/they. I love creative writing and my all-time favorite book is "Breakfast of Champions" by Kurt Vonnegut. I love working with writing for communications, literary analysis pieces, and any creative projects. I enjoy helping writers find new perspectives and angles that help them feel more confident in their own writing.
Teddy - Tutor
I'm Teddy (he/him) and I'm an undergraduate student studying writing-intensive English! I love working with creative pieces like scripts, short stories, and longer-form narrative works. Some of my favorite authors include Melville, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Jane Austen. Beyond just fiction writing, I'm thrilled to engage with the vast array of academic and personal works we see at the writing center on the daily!
Tristen - Tutor
I am a junior studying cconomics in the college of Arts and Sciences
Zach - Tutor
I am a senior majoring in English literature, and minoring in biology and chemistry on a pre-med track.