Philippia Richardson, Writing Center consultant, earned both her bachelor of arts degree in professional writing and her master of arts degree in communication design from the University of Baltimore. Besides tutoring students at the Writing Center, Ms. Richardson, is an assistant coordinator of writing and learning services at the University of Baltimore’s Academic Resource Center. When not guiding students through the challenges of the printed word, Philippia creates couture fashion, and glides across the ballrooms of Baltimore. She enjoys listening to jazz in the company of a cup of strong  coffee and a slice of chocolate mousse.