Writing Faculty
Writing Center Director
Professional Writing Consultants
Josh O’Brien
Writing Center Program Manager & Consultant
Resumes/CVs, Personal Statements, Humor, Composition Essays, and Technical Writing
jtobrien@mines.edu
Josh earned his M.A. in English from West Texas A&M University. He has taught courses in Composition, Technical Writing, and Humanities, as well as Developmental English courses. Before moving to Colorado, Josh was the coordinator of Amarillo College’s writing center.
Gretchen Hack
ESL, Composition, and Communications
ghack@mines.edu
Gretchen Hack graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana with a B.A. in English and Spanish and from the University of Colorado-Denver (UCD) with an M.A. in English. She has taught Composition at UCD and other area colleges since 1988, including teaching Literature and Advanced ESL Composition classes. She loves helping writers explore and express their discoveries and ideas in coherent prose. In her free time, Gretchen enjoys hiking, observing nature, reading and collecting tenets like this: “To write is to rewrite, . . . One writes for oneself, and one rewrites for others.” (From the character Julián Carax in Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s Labyrinth of the Spirits.)
Ryan Lambert
Science/Technical/Career Writing, NHV/Composition, Social Sciences, and Speech Composition and Practice
ryandeanlambert@mines.edu
A Denver native, Ryan received his MA in English (composition and rhetoric) from the University of Northern Colorado, where he also holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in English and one in anthropology. Currently, Ryan teaches writing and rhetoric at the Community College of Denver, and he has taught at Northern Colorado, the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Mountain Language Institute. Ryan is willing to assist you with any writing situation, but he is best qualified to help with NHV essays, scientific writing, any prompt related to the social sciences, and career/technical writing. He loves, too, working with international students. In his spare time, Ryan reads, goes to indie films (especially French ones), attends concerts, and tends to his two cats (Henri and B.C.).
Audrey Case
Science/Technical/Career Writing, NHV/Composition, Social Sciences, and Speech Composition and Practice
audrey.case@mines.edu
Audrey earned her BAs in Art History & Archaeology and German, as well as her MA in German, from the University of Missouri. She previously taught German at the University of Denver, and she has many years of experience as a writing tutor. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and visiting art museums.
Sarah Davis
Personal Statements, Cover Letters, NHV/Composition, and Social Sciences Writing
sarah.davis@mines.edu
Sarah earned her MA in English from the University of Denver where she researched epistolary form in memoir and intersections between spirituality and writing center studies. She previously worked as a coordinator and writing consultant at the DU Writing Center and as a private writing tutor. She is originally from Wisconsin and spends her spare time reading, cooking, thrifting, and foraging.
Undergraduate Writing Fellows
Alison Kantor
Alison is a junior studying Civil Engineering. She is originally from Bethany, a smaller town outside of Portland, Oregon. At Mines, she is a member of the Blue Key Honor Society and is actively involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). For fun, Alison loves to play pickleball and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and paddle boarding. In her free time, she likes reading and playing board games. This will be her first year with the writing center, and she is looking forward to supporting students as they refine their writing and communication skills.
Channing Icenogle
Channing is a senior in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Biological Engineering. She is from Denver, Colorado, and enjoys spending her free time exploring and traveling. During her time at Mines, she has been a member of the Grandey first year-honors program, performed in shows with Mines Little Theater, and conducted research on the use of nanoparticles the in treatment of ophthalmological illnesses. When she’s not busy with school, Channing enjoys playing tennis, reading, rollerblading, spending time with friends, and working on her novel-in-progress. This is Channing’s first year as an undergraduate writing fellow, and she is excited to assist students in discovering and developing their writing capabilities to the fullest extent.
Erin McGovern
Erin is a freshman studying Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering. She’s from Arvada, Colorado. At Mines, she’s a violist in Mines Symphony Orchestra. When not at school, she is a Taekwon-do instructor with Maestas TKD and a violist in Soundtrack Chamber Orchestra. For fun, she likes to read, paint, and make costumes and props for renaissance fairs. This is Erin’s first year with the Writing Center, and she is excited to help students grow in their writing skills.
Hannah Jenkins
Hannah is a senior in Biochemistry. She is also a part of the combined program, pursuing her non-thesis master’s in Chemistry. Hannah is originally from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. At Mines, she is a member of Sigma Kappa and Society Of Women In Chemistry (SWiC), works as a stockroom assistant in the General Chemistry Lab, and conducts research centered around the genetic modification of algae. During her free time, Hannah likes to write poetry, read, and take care of her guinea pigs. This is her first year as an undergraduate writing fellow, and she is looking forward to helping students reach their full potential in their writing.
Laura Davey-Philippus
Laura Davey-Philippus is a transfer student majoring in Civil Engineering and minoring in Humanitarian Engineering. After getting a bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, she is studying how we can design infrastructure for disaster resilience. At Mines, she is a part of the Mines Without Borders Club. She enjoys studying philosophy (especially ethics), exploring the outdoors, everything geology and natural disaster related, and listening to and playing Celtic music. This is Laura’s first year working at the Writing Center, and she is excited to learn about the cool coursework, design and research projects and other writing that her classmates are engaged in and help them succeed along the way, whether they need brainstorming help, final proofreading, or anything in between.
Sera Maurice Reyes
I’m Sera Maurice Reyes, and I’m currently a junior majoring in Geology and Geological Engineering. I am originally from the Philippines but have been living in the US for the past 10 years. During my first year at Mines, I was part of the Thorson first year-honors program and had the incredible opportunity to study abroad my first semester in Antibes, France. Besides that, I’ve been focused on polishing rock samples for carbonate turbidite characterization as an undergraduate GGE research fellow. In my free time, I enjoy nurturing and propagating plants, as well as exploring different food spots. I’m excited to assist students in expressing their ideas and discovering their natural voice in writing.
William Hollingsworth
William is a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering. He is from Houston, Texas but spent time in both Balikpapan, Indonesia and Al Ain, U.A.E during his childhood. As a first year he spent time in the Thorson honors program, expanding his view of engineering’s effect on societal structures. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking and engaging in his wild hyperfixation with video games made in the 90s. Furthermore, he likes hiking and generally spending time in nature. This is William’s first year as an undergraduate writing fellow and he is excited at the chance to engage with the Mines community and help people expand their ability to communicate.