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.

Sarah Grace Kaschak

Position Title: Coordinator, Auburn Cares
Email: sgw0002@auburn.edu
Phone: (334)-844-1305

Please contact for questions or comments regarding outreach efforts and the Campus Food Pantry.

Sarah Grace grew up in Florida. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University and her Master’s and Education Specialist degrees in Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University. Sarah Grace is currently working towards a doctoral degree in Administration of Higher Education. Her clinical experience includes working with children who experienced abuse and adults and adolescents with eating disorders. Prior to joining the Auburn Cares team in 2017, Sarah Grace worked as a Case Manager for 2 years at Florida State University. She now serves the students of Auburn by advocating for students in crisis and connecting them with appropriate resources.

Emily O’Connor

Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Auburn Cares
Email: eao0015@auburn.edu

Please contact for questions or comments regarding the Campus Food Pantry.

Emily grew up in South Florida. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Auburn University and is currently pursuing her Master’s of Social Work from Auburn University. She has experience working with families, child victims of abuse and neglect, and young adults with disabilities. Her current role with Auburn Cares includes promoting the Campus Food Pantry and making an impact in the lives of Auburn students experiencing food insecurity.

Carrie Rose

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

Please contact for questions or comments regarding Safe Harbor.

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, supporting survivors of power-based personal violence.

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.

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 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 compassionate 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.

“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