Leadership

Rhonda Reid holds a doctoral degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning with an emphasis upon writing instruction in higher education. Her dissertation, "Negotiating Unfamiliar Genres:  A Writing Center Study" examines the writing center conference as a vantage point into student experience with writing curriculum, particularly the development of genre awareness.  She provides strategic leadership for the Center, teaches Writing Center Theory and Practice, designs the CEW's professional development program and creates specialized workshops and presentations for the campus community. Prior to directing the Center, Rhonda taught college writing and literature for more than 25 years. Outside of work hours she enjoys spending time with her German Shepherds and doing yoga.  

Contact: (716) 645-5139 or rhondare@buffalo.edu

Odette Reid has a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning. Her research focused on teaching writing using an antiracist pedagogy, via new literacies theories and the ideological model of literacy. Her passion for equity and inclusivity in education realizes itself in an anti-racist lens through which her pedagogy and literacy theories are shaped. Odette has taught writing instruction for over ten years at various colleges. She likes to help students identify their writing process and recognize how writing can empower them inside and outside of academia. She provides positive and informed leadership over the day-to-day management of CEW operations.  Odette likes to exercise, read, write, volunteer in the community, and advocate for social justice. She loves superheroes like Black Panther and Wonder Woman, but questions whether or not Batman is a real hero. As a Jamaican Canadian, she loves spicy food, poutine, and fall colors, but would prefer a hot summer day in July over a cold snowy day in January. 

Contact:  (716) 645-5139 or odettere@buffalo.edu

Yueqiu, who also goes by QQ, was born and raised in China. She is getting her doctoral degree in Education, with a research interest in the second language writer’s engagement with on-script feedback. She’s also working on research projects to enhance inclusion in higher-ed for international students. QQ has organized or been involved in programs and activities to advocate for international students and to enhance the quality of their experience at UB.  She craves road trips, and there are three must-go sites on her travel checklist: a museum, National State Parks, and an outdoor market. 

Ryan is a writer and musician from Florida. His current research explores the role of vocality in 20th-century intermedia, poetry, and experimental music.