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Meet the distinguished faculty in the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing at Emerson College. Explore their expertise in creative writing, publishing, and literary studies.

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  • Headshot of  Lisa Diercks
    Lisa Diercks
    Pronouns: (She/Her/Hers)
    Professor and Chair
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    lisa_diercks@emerson.edu Telephone 6178248750
    • Department Writing Literature & Publishing
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    Mako Yoshikawa

    Professor and Graduate Program Director
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    mako_yoshikawa@emerson.edu Telephone 6178248750
    • Department Writing Literature & Publishing
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    Rachel Zhang

    Assistant Professor
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    rachel.zhang@emerson.edu Telephone 6178248750
    • Department Writing Literature & Publishing

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