Our MFA American and Irish Mentors

Award-winning American and Irish writers mentor students in Carlow’s low-residency MFA in Creative Writing Program with residencies in Pittsburgh and Dublin. Our MFA mentors are dedicated teachers and writers whose work has been recognized in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Within an inclusive, supportive community, our mentors are committed to helping each student achieve their full writing potential.

Joseph Bathanti Mentor, MFA

Richard Blanco Mentor, MFA

Evelyn Conlon Mentor, MFA

Carlo Gébler Mentor, MFA

Diane Glancy Mentor, MFA

Geeta Kothari Mentor, MFA

Gerry LaFemina Mentor, MFA

Brian Leyden Mentor, MFA

Karin Lin-Greenberg Mentor, MFA

Jean O’Brien Mentor, MFA

Lee Ann Roripaugh Mentor, MFA

Sarah Shotland Assistant Professor, Creative Writing

Judith Vollmer Mentor, MFA

Niall Williams Mentor, MFA

Enda Wyley Mentor, MFA