Administrative Staff

Dr. Joy Ladin
Director
David and Ruth Gottesman Professor of English

Joy Ladin is David and Ruth Gottesman Professor of English at Stern College and the author of three books of poetry, Alternatives to History, The Book of Anna and Transmigration. Her criticism, poetry and autobiographical writings have been widely published.

Andrea Rosso Efthymiou
Associate Director
Ph.D. candidate

Originally from Modesto, California, Andrea Rosso Efthymiou came to New York in 2000, a year after graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in English and a minor in Italian. She has an M.A. in Comparative Literature, an M.Phil in English, and is currently writing her doctoral dissertation titled "'Do you wish THIS was you?!?!': Rhetorical Education in an All-Women's Writing Center." Andrea has conducted all of her graduate work at the CUNY Graduate Center. 

Lizzy Bentley

Writing Instructor
Lizzy graduated from Stern College in 2010 with a double major in English Literature and Graphic Design. Having served as a writing tutor throughout her undergraduate career, she is thrilled to be back at the BWC in this new and exciting capacity. Geeking out over the writing process is one of her favorite activities, along with practicing Ashtanga yoga, sketching, and amassing copious amounts of knowledge on obscure topics via the blogosphere. Lizzy also works in the non-profit sector, serving as Community and Social Media Coordinator for the Global Day of Jewish Learning, a worldwide Jewish learning initiative.