Peer Writing Consultants

Peer writing consultants are students with varying backgrounds and majors who have proven themselves to be strong writers and have been trained to help other students with their writing projects. Some are earning credit through English 185, some hold work-study positions, and a few even volunteer their time.

NOTE: Because peer consultants are student writers themselves, they are not expected to explain the finer points of grammar or punctuation rules. Questions about the mechanics of writing should be addressed to lead consultants or the writing center director.

Lead consultants are experienced writers and readers, who hold varied degrees and have extensive experience in writing-intensive fields. They help to train our peer consultants, hold individual conferences with students, create many of our writing center materials, and field questions about grammar and punctuation.  

The Directors

Dodie Forrest and Mary Dahlin are die-hard writing center enthusiasts, writing instructors, writers, and coaches for the staff of consultants. Give them a call any time you have a question or comment about the Writing Center.

Our Staff



Yakima Campus

Writing Consultants

Lead Consultants

 Michael Follansbee

Michael Follansbee holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of New Mexico. He has over five years experience teaching English composition. 

Andrea Simon

Andrea Simon earned her AA degree at YVCC.  She has more than five years of consulting experience and is a member of the Association for the Tutoring Profession.

  
Writing Center Director

Dodie Forrest

Office:  Glenn Anthon 177 and 125B
Phone:  574-4822
E-mail:  dforrest@yvcc.edu

Grandview Campus

Writing Consultants

  Elizabeth Jensen, adjunct faculty

Jaime Martinez

Becky Maloy

Francisco Prieto

Lead Consultant

Kim Nolt
Kim Nolt has a degree in elementary education, a master's in education, ATP certification, public school teaching experience, and 10 years writing center experience.

Mary & Kim

Writing Center Director 

Mary Dahlin

Office:  L130
Phone:  882-7017
E-mail:  mdahlin@yvcc.edu

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