Meet Our Team

Katherine Hettinger

Position Title: Director, Auburn Cares
Email: keh0018@auburn.edu
Phone: (334)-844-1305

Please contact for questions or comments regarding Auburn Cares services.

Katherine is an Illinois native. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois and her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Kent State University. Her clinical experience includes work with juvenile sex offenders and at-risk youth and families. Prior to her tenure in Student Affairs, she spent three years working in the Psychology Department at Auburn University. She joined Student Affairs in the fall of 2011, where she oversees the Auburn Cares office and its initiatives and works with students and families in crisis.

Carrie Rose

Position Title: Assistant Director, Auburn Cares
Email: cbr0047@auburn.edu
Phone: (334)-844-1305

Please contact for questions or comments regarding Safe Harbor, the Campus Food Pantry, or outreach presentations.

Carrie is originally from Waco, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Baylor University and Master’s degree in College Student Personnel from the University of Tennessee. Carrie’s previous work experience includes coordinating Title IX prevention and education programming at Austin Community College and overseeing Living Learning Communities in University Housing at the University of Houston. Carrie joined the Auburn Cares team in 2020. In her role with Auburn Cares, Carrie oversees Safe Harbor, the Campus Food Pantry, and outreach initiatives.

Jenny Timm

Position Title: Coordinator, Auburn Cares
Email: jrt0012@auburn.edu
Phone: (334)-844-1305

Please contact for questions or comments regarding general Auburn Cares concerns and outreach presentations. 

Jenny was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family Social Science and a Master’s degree in Family Education from the University of Minnesota. Jenny received an additional Master’s degree in Educational Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She has many years of experience in the public school sector working with students, families, and staff in the role of school counselor. In the fall of 2023, Jenny joined the Auburn Cares team to provide case management and support services for students who are navigating difficult or complex situations.

Isabelle Watt

Position Title: Coordinator, Auburn Cares
Email: ebw0028@auburn.edu
Phone: (334)-844-1305

Please contact for questions or comments about general Auburn Cares concerns.

Isabelle grew up in Mobile, Alabama. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Mobile and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Auburn University. Isabelle has experience working with high school students, domestic violence survivors, and young adults with disabilities. She currently provides support for students in crisis at the Auburn Cares office.

Allie Wilson

Position Title: Coordinator, Auburn Cares
Email: arm0083@auburn.edu
Phone: (334)-844-1305

Please contact for questions or comments regarding the medical or family medical withdrawal process.

Allie is from the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. She received both her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and Master’s degree in Social Work from Auburn University. Allie has experience working with children and adults that have experienced abuse or neglect, and college students. In her current role, Allie oversees the medical withdrawal process.

Asmita Saha

Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Auburn Cares
Email: azs0258@auburn.edu

Please contact for questions or comments regarding Safe Harbor.

Asmita is originally from New Delhi, India. She is currently a third-year Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University.  She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. She has previously worked with clients in hospital settings, college counseling centers, and community mental health with a wide range of presenting concerns. Prior to her role at Safe Harbor, Asmita was a graduate assistant with SERC, teaching undergraduate-level psychology courses in the department. In her role with Auburn Cares, Asmita intends to spread awareness and extend resources to survivors of power-based violence via collaboration and outreach efforts.

“I always feel comfortable connecting students to Auburn Cares. The staff members are compassionate, knowledgeable and assist students in many ways.”

– Auburn Faculty Member, 2020