Administration
who we are
The Knowledge Market is a partnership between the Library Research Center, Digital Creator Lab, Writing Center, and Speech Lab. Belonging to three different colleges across the university, the key to our partnership is shared vision and active collaboration. For information about the Knowledge Market, please contact Jennifer Torreano, Director of the Knowledge Market.
Library Research Center & Digital Creator Lab
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Jennifer Torreano
Jennifer Torreano (she/her) is the Director of the Knowledge Market for Grand Valley State University. She earned her Master’s degree in higher education at GVSU. Jennifer is responsible for the Library Research Center and Digital Creator Lab, along with the coordination of the Knowledge Market, a collaborative partnership between the Library Research Center, Digital Creator Lab, Writing Center, and Speech Lab. Her research interests include peer learning, student development, and the intersections of cognitive bias and information literacy.
Writing Center
Patrick Johnson
Patrick Johnson is the full-time Director of the Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors. He earned his Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition from Washington State University, followed by several years of work as a writing tutor, teacher, and Writing Center Coordinator. His scholarship and presentations have focused on small-group tutoring, program assessment, teaching, and tutor training. He enjoys movies, books, and games from any medium or genre, hates pickles, and has an inexplicable love of rain.
Meredith Fedewa
Meredith Fedewa is the Assistant Director of the Writing Center. She is responsible for developing and offering professional development and other training opportunities for writing consultants. Meredith received her bachelor's degree in English and secondary education from Grand Valley and recently completed a master's degree in English. Her current research interests include navigating self-care in an all online workspace and discovering new virtual methods of interactive online training.