Zach is a junior political communications and economics double major from Frisco. He has always been passionate about helping others, and he feels right at home supporting peers alongside other phenomenal writing coaches. As the CMS/CLD coach, Zach is willing and able to help with any research paper, personal statement, news article, or resume. No matter what it is, Zach can help break down the writing process and roadmap a way to successfully execute any assignment at hand.

Zach is currently the vice president of Communication Council, Moody College’s student government organization. He is also the finance intern for the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas, where he works behind the scenes in order to ensure that equal literacy opportunities permeate communities all across Texas. When he is not working, Zach loves going to the thrift market, spending time outdoors, or trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

Amanda Dieli is a writer, actor, and comedian in her second year as an MFA screenwriting student at the University of Texas at Austin. Her "Pen15" spec episode “Catwoman” was a finalist at Scriptapalooza and a second-round selection at Austin Film Festival in 2022. Her original half-hour pilot script "Soul Hates" was a second-rounder at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. Amanda created, wrote, and produced her first short series "18 Grand: A Personal Space Odyssey," which had its world premiere at NYC Web Fest in 2018 and took the top prize of Best Web Series. Amanda is a veteran sketch and improv performer of the Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre in New York (2014-2019). She received her BFA in acting from the University of Southern California.

Emily Rangel is a first-year graduate student in the MSSLHS program at UT Austin. As a recent UT Moody graduate herself, Emily has experience in various clinical, research, and academic settings, as well as in student life. Currently, she is a graduate research assistant. Emily is dedicated to supporting student growth, learning, and mentorship by meeting students where they are and helping them enhance their writing skills in meaningful contexts.