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Office Staff

  • Dr. Carrie Wastal

    Dr. Carrie Wastal

    Director of the Muir Writing Program
  • Dr. Marion Wilson

    Dr. Marion Wilson

    Assistant Director of the Muir Writing Program


    Dr. Marion Wilson is a South Carolina native who earned her doctorate at the City University of New York. She taught at Winthrop University, York College (CUNY), DePaul University and the Shanghai International Studies University before moving to San Diego. Her interests currently include mentoring faculty and negotiating the use of generative artificial intelligence in the composition classroom. Outside of work she is an avid cross-stitcher and, unlike most in MCWP, is a cat person with two at home: Firefly and Serenity.

  • Helen Mout

    Helen Mout

    Program Coordinator of the Muir Writing Program


    Helen Mout (they/she) is a San Diego native and a UCSD alum. Helen is a polyglot with a penchant for international travel whenever the opportunity arises. When stateside, Helen can frequently be found singing in one of many local groups including Sacra Profana and the San Diego Women’s Chorus. Helen manages logistics for MCWP, such as the course scheduling and student registration. 

  • Sebastian Valencia

    Sebastian Valencia

    Front Desk Student Worker


    Sebastian Valencia is a third year Business Economics major from Orange County. In his free time, he loves cooking, trying new boba spots and playing video games.

  • Chloe Ly

    Chloe Ly

    Front Desk Student Worker


    Chloe Ly is a fourth year Human Biology major from San Diego. In her free time, she loves scrapbooking, crocheting, cafe hopping, and watching k-dramas.

  • Alexis Biete

    Alexis Biete

    Front Desk Student Worker

    Alexis Biete is a second year Developmental Psychology major from Los Angeles. In her free time, she loves arts and crafts, exploring the city, and watching new movies.