The Poorvu Center is comprised of over 50 professional staff members, distributed across 12 teams. Learn more about our staff colleagues below. You can also read about our Fellows and Mentors. We have about 45 graduate student fellows and more than one hundred undergraduate writing partners and course-based peer tutors.
Learn more about us
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I help Yale undergraduates negotiate their early STEM courses, research, and other opportunities.
Ismihan Abdelkadir
Woodbridge Fellow, Office of Educational Opportunity -
I work with instructors at all levels to critically reflect on their teaching.
Joshua Abreu
Associate Director, Teaching Development and Initiatives -
I support Yale's secure use of technology used in teaching, learning and community engagement.
Pilar Abuin
Senior Director, Educational & Engagement Technology203-432-5376 -
I support our Office of Educational Opportunity, writing, and tutoring teams.
Mamta Agarwal
Program Coordinator -
I support Canvas and the external apps that integrate into Canvas.
Clare Ankawi
Associate Director, Educational & Engagement Technology -
I help the Yale community use the Poorvu Center and Poorvu North effectively.
Ronice Awudu
Business Operations and Administration Supervisor(203) 436-9958 -
I support Canvas and its external tools.
Devon Barker
Assistant Director, Educational & Engagement Technology -
I help campus partners leverage assessments to explore the impact of teaching and learning programs on campus.
Meghan Bathgate
Director, Educational Program Assessment -
I support students with disabilities through academic skills coaching and peer mentoring.
Geoffrey Canales
Assistant Director of Disability & Neurodiversity, Office of Educational Opportunity -
I collaborate with faculty, staff and students to discuss program goals and assessment strategies.
Jennifer Claydon
Senior Associate Director, Educational Program Assessment -
I work with every team at the Poorvu Center to highlight how their efforts contribute to a better world through teaching and learning.
Liz DeRosa
Director of Communications(413) 695-4985 -
I support Poorvu Center leadership and other teams as we work together to achieve our mission.
Marika Di Carlo
Senior Administrative Assistant -
I share Yale's teaching with the world.
Sara Epperson
Senior Director, Digital Education(860) 302-6018 -
I empower students to develop their dreams and share their stories.
Joshua Faires
Assistant Director, First-Generation/Low-Income (FGLI) Student Success(203) 215-5974 -
I manage staff computer hardware and software support as well as the technology the Poorvu Center uses in their office space.
Joe Florentino
Associate Director, Technical Operations -
I produce videos that share Yale's exceptional teaching and research with the world.
Doug Forbush
Production Director, Teaching Studios -
I provide leadership for Yale on teaching and learning matters, and shape the strategic priorities of the Poorvu Center in alignment with our vision and mission.
Jenny Frederick
Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives; Executive Director of Poorvu Center(203) 521-7903 -
I support scientific writing, workshops and peer-review groups for STEM writers, and giving and receiving feedback.
Lauren Gonzalez
Assistant Director of Scientific Communication -
I increase student access to opportunities provided by higher education.
Karin Gosselink
Director, Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO)203-241-4107 -
I support educational programs in assessing how they can best meet their teaching and learning goals.
Ankita Gumaste
Assistant Director, Educational Program Assessment -
I oversee all the tutoring in writing and STEM, and I work with writing teachers in all Yale departments.
Alfred E. Guy Jr.
Center Deputy Director; Director of Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring203-432-7492 -
I collaborate with faculty to identify instructional tools that engage sutdents and enhance teaching and learning.
John Harford
Senior Director, Educational Technology & Media -
I support teaching across the humanities for faculty members, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students.
Gina Marie Hurley
Associate Director, Teaching Development and Initiatives -
I support effective teaching at Yale, focusing on STEM and graduate students/postdocs.
Jennifer Imamura
Assistant Director, Teaching Development and Initiatives -
I support dissertation writing, publishing, public communication, and All Writes and writing retreats.
Julia Istomina
Associate Director -
I support the Graduate Writing Lab and Educational Technology teams.
Claire Kerrigan
Program Coordinator -
I support the Teaching Development and Initiatives team, and other staff & guests of the Center.
Kimberly Kuzina
Administrative Assistant -
I create podcasts to share Yale's exceptional teaching and research.
Ryan McEvoy
Video and Podcast Producer & Editor, Teaching Studios -
I work with Yale graduate students, postdocs, and faculty to promote discussions, community, and reflection to support effective teaching practices.
Julie McGurk
Director, Teaching Development and Initiatives203-432-8644 -
I support the producers and editors of the Yale Teaching Studios with all logistics and welcome guests to our space.
Anna Montgomery
Production Assistant, Teaching Studios(203) 444-7207 -
I produce and edit videos that share Yale with the world.
Jack Neisewanger
Video Producer & Editor, Teaching Studios -
I support moving pedagogical philosophy to the digital world through Canvas and it's 35+ external applications.
Micah Nellums
Assistant Director, Educational & Engagement Technology(475) 301-2890 -
I ensure the Poorvu Center realizes our mission and complies with the University administrative and financial guidelines and policies.
Meg O'Brien
Director, Finance and Administration(860) 301-4177 -
I manage the Global Learner Access Support System for non-degree programs.
Kristi Oki
Assistant Director, Learner Services -
I produce online courses, records classes and events, edits a variety of projects,
Guy Ortoleva
Video Producer & Editor, Teaching Studios -
I help students thrive by empowering them to take ownership of their education.
Lynda Paul
Associate Director, Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring -
I support access to educational technology tools, the technology of the Poorvu Center and educational content creation for students and faculty.
Brian Pauzé
Associate Director, Educational Technology & Media -
I work with instructors at all levels to critically reflect on their teaching
Malia Piper
Assistant Director, Teaching Development and Initiatives -
I share Yale's teaching with the world.
Belinda Platt
Senior Associate Director, Digital Education(203) 535-6448 -
I support students, faculty, departments, and colleagues at the Poorvu, with STEM tutoring.
Kailasnath Purushothaman
Associate Director, STEM Tutoring203-432-2900 -
I help Yale's undergraduate writers become more effective communicators.
Paula Rawlins
Associate Director, Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring -
I facilitate the planning, production, and implementation of online courses and degree programs.
Matthew Reynolds
Senior Associate Director, Digital Education203-444-6210 -
I share Yale's teaching with the world.
Kristina Sanchez
Senior Associate Director, Digital Education(203) 314-4965 -
I edit and produce video content, from social media shorts to expansive online courses and everything in between.
Brian Smail III
Video Producer & Editor -
I support Yale's use of Canvas and ed tech tools used in teaching and learning.
Ryan Sobeck
Associate Director, Educational & Engagement Technology -
I partner with faculty to transform their classroom material into compelling video content for online programs.
Thom Stylinski
Senior Creative Director -
I provide digital education leadership and help shape the strategic priorities of the Poorvu Center.
Lucas Swineford
Executive Director, Digital Education(203) 912-5520 -
I promote Yale Online through marketing and strategic communications.
Jasmine Taylor
Assistant Director, Digital Education(203) 432-8632 -
I work with faculty across the university to design, create, and promote online courses and non-degree programs.
Abigail Titus
Assistant Director, Digital Education(978) 460-3098 -
I keep the Teaching Studios running smoothly so we can share Yale with the world.
Craig Tomlin
Operations Director, Teaching Studios(203) 627-2035 -
I support legal writing, divinity writing, and peer-review groups.
Patricia Trainor
Associate Director of Graduate Writing Support -
I support instructors who wish to implement more accessible teaching practices and foster connections within the Yale community.
Amanda Valdespino
Educational Developer and Accessibility Specialist -
I provide financial, as well as administrative support, to the teams of the Poorvu Center to help them do the great work that they do!
Kevin Wanciak
Operations Manager(203) 906-7361 -
I support 1–1 consultations, peer-review groups, and building community around writing.
Ryan Wepler
Director of the Graduate Writing Lab(617) 548-7838 -
I manage the tools that support Yale’s community engagement and campus events.
Heidi Wilson
Assistant Director, Educational & Engagement Technology