Who Are We?
The Professional Writing Students’ Association plans and executes events where York University students can network with peers, alums, and faculty through writing-focused activities. We encourage creative expression on several interactive platforms. You will find opportunities to be involved in the Association as an executive council member, a general member, or even a volunteer.
The PWSA is open to all students, faculty members, staff, and alums of York University, regardless of program major or writing experience.
Our History
Jacqueline Swan and James Zhan initiated the Professional Writing Students’ Association in 2017 with the help of UPD Kerry Doyle, faculty advisors Dunja Baus and Marlene Bernholtz, and fellow students.
Our Values
Inclusivity
Professionalism
Community
Meet Our 2025-2026 Executive Council
As your council, we aim to create and connect you with opportunities and resources to help you excel and make the most out of your university experience.
Meet our council below to get to know us a little better!
President
Nicole Calburean
Nicole Calburean is the President of the PWSA and a third-year English and Professional Writing Student. She is a passionate writer and student who seeks to connect with other students and faculty through her endeavors with the PWSA. Her goal is to create a positive academic and social environment for student writers and peers. Her hobbies include writing, reading, and story-based gaming.
Inventio Editor-In-Chief
Madeline Sanguedolce
Madeline Sanguedolce is a 4th year student majoring in Professional Writing and minoring in Creative Writing. She is excited to meet students at PWSA events and to read students’ Invention submissions. Through the PWSA and Inventio, Madeline’s goal is to build a strong community for writers at York. She enjoys reading literary fiction and teen fantasy and hopes to one day become a novelist.
Inventio Assistant Editor
Ayyub Hussain
Ayyub Hussain is the Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Inventio. Outside of his Inventio duties, Ayyub Hussain is also a fourth year criminology student at York University and a poet.
Events Director
Catalina Vo
Catalina is a 3rd year English and Professional Writing student that’s looking to go into book editing/publishing in the future. Her goal is to support public literacy as much as possible, and have fun while doing it 🙂
Events Director Assistant
David Ha
David is a public administration student who is serving as the events assistant for the PWSA. He’s excited to support the team and contribute to the professional writing student community!
Our Past Executive Teams
Monica Xiao, President
Dunja Dudarin, Editor-in-Chief, Inventio
Shahmir Khan, Public Relations Director
Anam Kadri, Webmaster
Malak Elghobashy, Podcast Director
Madeline Sanguedolce, Second-Year Representative
Sashoy Wilson, President
Deea Deb, Vice President
Amanda Monasar, Administrative Assistant
Lisa Grieve, Editor-in-Chief, Inventio
Monica Xiao, Public Relations Director
Carmen Cordingley, Webmaster
Silja Mitange, President
Deea Deb, Outreach Director and Second-year Representative
Sashoy Wilson, Symposium Director and Inventio Editor-in-Chief