Our Communication Consultants

Alana Chanthavong

Senior: Apparel Merchandising and Design

More about Alana: "I love consulting because it introduces me to the unique ideas and creativity of my peers. I'm excited to help students create work that best represents them!"

Favorite book: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

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Hannah De Cicco

Senior: English Education

More about Hannah: "I am also working on a Reading Endorsement. Getting to know students of all ages through consultations is the best part of my job!"

Favorite book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

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Adina Gerstenecker

Junior: Technical Communication

More about Adina: "I have a minor in Biology. My favorite part of consulting is helping other students and getting to see their different perspectives and creativity!"

Favorite book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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Aru Gupta

Senior: Computer Science & Art and Design

More about Aru: "I have a minor in Illustration. What I enjoy most is meeting new people and helping them bring their ideas to life. I’m especially excited to learn from diverse perspectives and turn that collaboration into meaningful results. I also speak basic Hindi."

Favorite book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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Elaina Johnson

Junior: Political Science

More about Elaina: "I have a minor in Statistics. My favorite part of consulting is seeing students' confidence in their writing and communication skills grow, and being a part in their academic journey."

Favorite book: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin

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Liz Jones

Graduate Assistant: Student Affairs

More about Liz: "I love helping students gain confidence and enjoyment in their writing skills. I especially love citations, creative writing, and literary analysis!"

Favorite book: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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Jillian Keppy

Senior: Linguistics

More about Jillian: "I have a minor in Psychology. I love anything to do with writing and language, so being able to assist my peers with their work is beyond exciting! I love working in an environment that fosters collaboration and support. I have taken several years of Spanish and can speak it at an intermediate level."

Favorite book: Educated by Tara Westover

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Isabella Logan

Junior: Animal Science

More about Bella: "I have a minor in Communication Studies. My favorite part of consulting is getting to meet different types of students and helping them grow their confidence as writers!"

Favorite book: Beartown by Fredrik Backman

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Shannon McHale

Junior: English

More about Shannon: "I have minors in both Physics and Journalism. I can't wait to help people realize that they are capable of great writing skills and grow their confidence."

Favorite book: 11/22/63 by Stephen King

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Kennedy Meyer

Junior: English

More about Kennedy: "I have a minor in Classical Studies. I look forward to helping my peers find themselves as writers and communicators, even if that isn't their area of study or notions they identify with! While I am not currently pursuing any TechComm majors/minors, I have a considerable background in these studies, and can offer lots of interesting advice and perspectives here as well! I also speak basic Spanish and know common French words (currently self teaching), with Latin coming soon!"

Favorite book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

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