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!

Holly Ebner

ebnerhol@msu.edu

My name is Holly (she/her), and I’m pursuing a masters degree in market research while wrapping up my undergrad degree in marketing with minors in Spanish and International Business. I’ve studied Spanish since middle school, but I became especially passionate about the language after studying abroad in Santander, Spain, in the summer of 2022. Some fun facts about me are that I also work as a teaching assistant for marketing 327 and 300H, and I’m a member of MSU’s club synchronized skating team. I look forward to working with the SWC to help fellow MSU students improve their Spanish language abilities!

Isabel Stoller

stoller8@msu.edu

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, an IM soccer referee, 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!

Korey Deans

deanskor@msu.edu

My name is Korey Deans (he/him) and I’m majoring in Spanish and Human Resources. I’ve been fascinated by multilingualism for as long as I can remember, and my passion for languages has only deepened over the years. A fun fact about me is that I’m always down to experience something new. As someone who frequently travels, my friends often joke that they never know where I’ll be next. Writing has always been my creative outlet, and now, as a mentor, nothing brings me more joy than witnessing growth in others. I write in multiple languages and am eager to help students find their voice and communicate effectively in Spanish.

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