Lisa Dush is an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in professional and digital writing, many of which partner student teams with Chicago-area nonprofit organizations to produce written and digital-media deliverables. Lisa’s research—focused on writing in nonprofit settings, especially its role in supporting emerging collectives and projects—has been published in multiple journals and edited collections. Prior to directing HumanitiesX, Lisa served as Director of Studio CHI, DePaul’s Digital Humanities center, and as Director of DePaul’s MA in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse. She also coordinates DePaul's Strategic Writing and Advancement for Nonprofits Graduate Certificate.

ldush@depaul.edu

Amanda Lautermilch holds an MA in Museum Studies (Johns Hopkins University), with an emphasis on accessibility and inclusion in cultural institutions, and completed her MS in Disability Studies (University of Illinois at Chicago) in May 2023. She is a founding member of Unfolding Disability Futures, a performing arts collective located in Chicago composed of local disabled artists across multiple disciplines. Previously, Amanda co-founded Adapt Theatre Productions, serving as Artistic Director from 2011-2017, and has worked with numerous theatres and nonprofits in the city, providing support for event facilitation and production, arts administration, and artistic development.

alauterm@depaul.edu

Taylor Sellers-Varela is a junior at DePaul double majoring in English and Cinema & Media Studies. In addition to being in the Honors Program, Taylor is the recipient of the 2024 Undergraduate Bill and Irene Beck Award for Community Engagement. Before stepping into the Student Assistant role, Taylor was a HumanitiesX Student Fellow for the 2023-24 cohort on Democracy and Rights.