Meet the Staff

Hey all. My name is George Allen, and I am in my fourth and final year here at Concordia. I currently am majoring in theology and plan to eventually go on to seminary to become a pastor of some sort somewhere. Some activities that enjoyably take up my time include listening to a wide variety of music, following professional southern California sports, reading non-fiction almost exclusively, watching a movie every once in a while, practicing saying the alphabet backwards, and wondering if a metaphor is like a simile. Anyways, I hope to see you in the Writing Center some time soon, as I would greatly enjoy sitting down and talking to you about your journey through the writing process. One author summed it up nicely when he said, "I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an excellent rewriter." Let's strive for excellence and keep re-writing.

Hello hello! I'm Anna and I'm a junior studying Elementary Ed. Although originally from Minnesota, I have found I quite like California, particularly places like Yogurtland. I am also fond of the color red, having adventures, and peanut butter. I have learned to enjoy literature and grammar and work diligently to spread this appreciation to others. So come on in to the Writing Center! We've got candy, dontcha know!

My name is Ruth Ellis. Concordia is the second college I have attended. I transferred from a school in Boston for my junior year. This year, I'm a senior at Concordia, studying English with the goal of teaching high school somewhere in California. You might see me around campus ringing handbells or helping to copy edit the Courier. This is my first year working in the Writing Center, and I hope to see many fellow students there!

Hi! I'm Andrew Finley, and I'm a junior here at Concordia, pursuing an English major. As such, I love reading. I do it all the time. Some of my other interests include foreign and art films, going to zoos and aquariums, and just plain old relaxing. Nothing sounds better to me than a day spent in a comfortable chair reading a good book. Nevertheless, I still enjoy outdoor activities, especially hiking. One of my favorite things to do when at home is to go hiking in Mt. Rainier National Park. Mt. Rainier is one of my favorite places in the world. I'm pretty involved here on campus. I'm a member of the Concordia Choir, and I am part of the PAL program. I love both positions dearly, and recommend them highly to anyone interested. So, don't be afraid to bring your writing questions to the Writing Center. I'll do my best to help you discover the answers.

Hi! My name's Greg Henkle, and I'm a senior majoring in mathematics. But don't worry! Writing is one of my strongest subjects. This is my second year working in the Writing Center, and I'll be happy to assist you however I can. Some of my interests include reading, writing poetry, playing guitar and piano, running, and of course, studying mathematics. I enjoy meeting people (especially other runners!), and I'm looking forward to seeing new faces this year. Feel free to stop in and see me anytime!

Well, hello there!  The name’s Melissa Karges.  I’m a senior and I’m shooting for a degree in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Anthropology, a minor in Missiology, and I’m also in the Pre-Deaconess program.  So if you need help with papers for Psych or Soc or anything like that, I’m your gal.  I’m a very organized person who pays attention to detail, in real life and in writing….A few other fun facts, I’m in the Women’s Ensemble, I’m a member of CUI’s ACTS ministry team, I enjoy traveling, I love peanut butter, and I am learning to speak Hungarian. So let’s work on a paper together sometime…I’m the redhead, come find me.

Hi! I'm Kayla and I am a Junior here at Concordia. I am an English major and currently pursuing my teaching credential.  I am from an amazing small town in Northern California.  I was on the Women's soccer team here, and also have a passion for sports and ESPN.  I'm excited to meet you and hope to see you in the Writing Center soon!

Hello everyone! My name is William S. Tucker and I am a junior at Concordia. I am currently majoring in English and plan on attending law school after completing my undergraduate career here. I also compete on Concordia’s track and field team, but let me stress that I diverge from the typical athlete archetype. I am committed to academic excellence and actually enjoy writing papers (I know it’s weird, right?). Please feel free to come to the Writing Center and allow me to set out with you on the journey of the writing process. God bless!

Justin Solis