Brianna Thweate ('25)
Managing Co-Editor

Hello! My name is BriAnna and I am a double major in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications (WRTC) and Media and Arts (SMAD). This is my second year with the journal, and I'm really looking forward to being able to work together with such amazingly unique people and view such creative work. When I'm not in class, I'm just about everywhere else as I am also part of the University Program Board (UPB), The Breeze, and the university's yearbook The Bluestone.

Nia Rucker ('24)
Managing Co-Editor

My name is Nia Rucker, I am a WRTC major with a minor in Creative Writing. When I am not writing and studying, I like to spend my free time reading, painting, taking walks, and spending time with my friends. Though when I am home, I spend extra time with my dog Ayvah. I have had a blast so far working on this fantastic student-led journal! I cannot wait to continue my journey with Rhet Tech!

Riley Baker ('27)
Editor

My name is Riley Baker, and I am a freshman majoring in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) with a minor in Creative Writing. This is my first year editing for RhetTech and I am ecstatic to be here! In my free time, I love to read and watch Gilmore Girls, or I’m writing articles for both JMU’s Bluestone Yearbook and HerCampus. I am excited to edit the submissions for RhetTech Journal!

Sophie Bockman ('25)
Editor

Hi! My name is Sophie Bockman, and I am a junior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC) major with a minor in philosophy. I am thrilled to be joining the RhetTech staff this semester, and I look forward to collaborating with my creative peers, furthering my professional editing skills, and engaging with diverse content contributed by other students. In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends, and volunteering with JMU Give Volunteers.

Griffin Brilhart ('26)
Editor

My name is Griffin Brilhart, and I’m a sophomore in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (WRTC). I’m ecstatic to be a part of JMU’s own undergraduate RhetTech, and see the wonderful insights which people have to share with us! Outside of RhetTech, I’m involved with JMU’s speech team, and I’m an RA for Eagle Hall. For a pastime, I love reading, especially nonfiction books like memoirs.

AnnMarie Hall ('25)
Editor

My name is AnnMarie Hall and I am a Junior Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) major with a minor in Creative Writing. As a new member, I am excited to collaborate with everyone on the team and prepare for Volume 6! Outside of class, I like to watch movies with my roommates, crochet, and thrift!

Abigail Johnson ('26)
Editor

My name is Abigail Johnson and I’m a sophomore WRTC major. Writing has been a major passion of mine ever since I was young, so I knew WRTC was the perfect fit for me here at JMU. I am excited to expand my skills and knowledge regarding writing alongside my peers through RhetTech’s sixth volume! Outside of school, I enjoy reading, writing articles for HerCampus, working out at the gym and spending time with friends.  

Grace Kliewer ('25)
Editor 

My name is Grace Kliewer, and I am a junior Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication major with a double minor in Human Resource Development and Creative Writing. My major plays a big role in my everyday life; outside of class, I am most likely to be seen with a book in my hand, exploring new genres and expanding my rhetorical literacy! I am thrilled to review the undergraduate submissions from across the nation that investigate this year’s theme. 

Skylar McCurley ('26)
Editor

My name is Skylar McCurley and I am double majoring in Justice Studies and Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communications (WRTC). I’m so excited to be a first-year editor and gain such valuable experience with such an amazing team! In my free time, I like to hang out with friends in my sorority, read, listen to music, and go to UREC! 

Maitland Smola ('25)
Editor

My name is Maitland Smola, and I’m a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC). I’m looking forward to editing RhetTech’s sixth volume this semester alongside our fantastic team! Outside of class, I spend my time watching movies, drinking a lot of coffee, thrifting, going to Switzer Lake with my friends, and working with JMU Students Against Sexual Violence.

Emily Snellings ('24)
Editor

My name is Emily Snellings, and I am a senior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication (WRTC) and minoring in Human Resource Development (HRD). This is my first year editing for RhetTech, and I am so excited to be joining the editorial team! When I am not in class or doing my homework, you can probably find me hanging out with friends, trying to make a dent in my “To Be Read” list, or writing for JMU’s club Her Campus. I can’t wait to read this year’s submissions!

Brynn Sprinkle
Editor

Hi! My name is Brynn Sprinkle and I’m a junior English Major with a minor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications. I am so excited to serve as an editor of the Rhet Tech Journal and to have the opportunity to exercise my major and minor simultaneously through the work associated with the journal! When I’m not in class, I am an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and enjoy spending time with friends and relaxing!

Anna Maria Johnson
Faculty Advisor

Lecturer, School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication