Leslie Davis (she/her): Co-director of the Writing Center. I'm a senior instructor in the Department of English, and I specialize in teaching English as a Second Language. I am currently working with WAC/WEC initiatives in the Writing Center, including support for instructors who would like to integrate meaningful writing tasks into their courses. You can contact me at Leslie.Davis@colostate.edu.

Lisa Langstraat (she/her): Co-director of the Writing Center (beginning fall 2025)

Caitlin Kahihikolo (she/her): Assistant director of the Writing Center. I am a third-year MFA student in the Creative Nonfiction Program here at CSU. I’m originally from California but moved to Colorado in 2018 to attend CSU for my undergrad, earning a B.A. in English: Creative Writing and a minor in Philosophy in December 2022. Before becoming the assistant director, I worked in the Writing Center as a consultant for three years. I look forward to working with you this semester! You can contact me at Caitlin.Kahihikolo@rams.colostate.edu

Consultants

Abi N. (she/her): Hey y'all! I'm a first-year Fiction MFA student. Though I'm studying creative writing, I love academic writing and enjoy the process of getting ideas down on paper. I'd love to work with you on anything the academic or creative sphere. Aside from being a consultant, I'm also the graduate advisor for the Greyrock Review and an assistant managing editor for the Colorado Review, so if you're interested in publishing, let's talk! Hope to see you soon!

Alexa H. (she/her): Hello! I’m in my second year at CSU majoring in English with a Creative Writing concentration and minoring in French. I love reading, writing poetry, listening to music, exploring coffee shops, acquiring houseplants, and giving said houseplants bookish names. I’m excited to be working at the Writing Center, and I look forward to reading your writing!

Grace S.: Hello! I'm an undergraduate student majoring in Political Science and Spanish, hoping to eventually study law. I love to play tennis, read, and write original pieces—some of my inspirations are Ottessa Moshfegh and Simone de Beauvoir. I'm excited to collaborate with all kinds of writers in the Writing Center and look forward to working with you all!

Selene H.: Hi everyone! My name is Selene. I'm a first-year MFA student in the Creative Writing Poetry department. I just moved from San Diego, California and I am excited to be now living in Fort Collins! My hobbies are watching anime, eating, traveling to other countries, and learning Japanese. Though I am a poet, I also have experience with reading other types of work such as nonfiction, fiction, analytical essays, self-reflection essays for graduate schools, and once in a while a research paper or grant proposal. I'm very excited to meet you and help you with any issues you may have with your writing!

Coordinators

Jayden C. (he/him): Hello all! This my first year at not only the Writing Center, but also here at Colorado State. I am a current freshman undergraduate majoring in Journalism and Media Communications. I am born and raised in the colorful Colorado, Pueblo, to be more specific. I am very excited to help at the Writing Center and even more excited to help you get the assistance you need!