Meet the Spanish Writing Mentors
Karissa Zarate
Hello! My name is Karissa Zarate (she/her), and I am in my fourth year at Michigan State University, majoring in Spanish and minoring in Chicano/Latino Studies. As a native Spanish speaker, I am passionate about facilitating the learning of Spanish communication. The Spanish language holds special significance for me, as it was my first language and is the primary means of communication for many individuals. In addition to my role at the Spanish Writing Center, I served as the Chairperson for the 29th Annual Día de la Mujer Conference and currently hold the position of Promotion & Partnerships Chair for La Casa Living & Learning Community. Aside from Spanish, I love fishing, Mexican telenovelas, and baking. I look forward to meeting you!
Isabel Stoller
My name is Isabel Stoller (she/her), and I am a Physiology major with minors in Business and Spanish! I took Spanish as a minor because I hope to one day work as a doctor with the Spanish speaking community and bridge the gap between language barriers and exceptional healthcare. Additionally, I wanted to learn to speak with my grandmother in her native language to feel closer to my heritage while attending a PWC. Outside of Spanish, I am also in a pre-health fraternity (AED), a biology undergraduate learning assistant, an IM volleyball team captain, and most importantly an avid movie enjoyer. A fun fact about me is I have my motorcycle license and I’m so excited to be your SWC mentor!
Sammy Huffstetler
Hi! My name is Sammy Huffstetler and I am currently in my second year at Michigan State University! My major is Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Spanish. I decided to minor in Spanish because I grew up immersed in the language because our school offered a Spanish Immersion Program from Kindergarden to 12th grade. I was also dual enrolled at Western Michigan University in Highschool, which gave me the opportunity to visit Panama City, Panama. I am also a part of the SALT Company here on campus! A couple of other fun facts about me are that I love to read, hang out with friends, and workout. I cannot wait to help others enjoy and better understand the language that I grew up with!