Meet Our Staff 2025-2026

Director

Bill Oliver, Ph.D.

University of Virginia

Professional Consultants

Catherine Epstein

B.A. English, Vassar College

I'm excited to be starting my second year as a Professional Consultant in the Writing Center. I was a classroom teacher in Boston for 9 years before moving to Virginia, and I currently work as an Educator at Boxerwood Nature Center here in Lexington. I enjoy working on all kinds of written projects, especially brainstorming preliminary ideas.

Nina Salmon, Ph.D.

Virginia Tech

I've worked as a professional consultant at W&L for a long time, and I love being part of the Washington and Lee community! I live in Lynchburg, but driving over the mountain in all kinds of weather is something I actually enjoy about my job here-second only to working with groups and individuals on writing projects and presentations. Come see me!

William Shaw

B.A. English Language and Literature, Oxford University

I am a Professional Consultant at the Washington & Lee Writing Center. I have a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford. I especially like to help students structure and refine their essays. In my free time I like to write, walk, and play way too many video games.

Judy Strang, M.A.

William and Mary

I've been a writing consultant at W&L since 2003. I especially love helping people develop their creative process, clarify ideas, and communicate more effectively. As a consultant for the Harte Center, I tutor students in the Writing Center, and I work with faculty across disciplines to help them use writing as a teaching and learning tool.