Staff Directory

Our Staff

The staff members in Auburn Cares and Student Conduct are service-centered and student-focused. Learn more about this supportive team.

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Katherine Hettinger
Director, Auburn Cares

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.

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Nick Wiard
Director, Student Conduct

Nick brings twenty years of professional experience to his position as the Director of Student Conduct. He started his career at Western Kentucky University, serving as the Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life and the Student Conduct Officer for the Division of Student Affairs. In 2009, he was hired as the Area Director for Housing and Residence Life at Auburn University. Nick has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. Nick is responsible for providing leadership for Student Conduct, supervising the Student Conduct Coordinators, and overseeing the student and student organization conduct processes.

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Carrie Rose
Assistant Director, Auburn Cares

Carrie is originally from Waco, Texas. She received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Baylor University and a master’s degree in college student personnel from the University of Tennessee. Carrie’s previous work experience includes working in Student Life at Austin Community College and University Housing at the University of Houston. Carrie joined the Auburn Cares team in 2020. In her role with Auburn Cares, Carrie oversees the Campus Food Pantry, Safe Harbor victim advocacy program, and outreach efforts for the Auburn Cares office.

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Reagan Barfoot
Coordinator, Auburn Cares

Reagan grew up right outside of Montgomery, Ala. She received both her bachelor's degree in political science and her master's degree in social work from Auburn University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and families in crisis as well as developing and implementing new policies for child welfare agencies nationally. Reagan is a Licensed Master of Social Work and currently supports students navigating through challenging situations and crises. Reagan also assists in the medical withdrawal process.

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Taylor Barnes
Coordinator, Student Conduct

Taylor grew up in Prattville, Ala. She attended Auburn University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees, obtaining her bachelor’s in psychology with minors in counseling and Human Development and Family Studies in May 2022, and her master’s in higher education administration in May 2024. Taylor has experience working in Student Affairs in orientation. She works with students and student organizations in her current role.

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Matthew Eimicke
Administrative Support Associate

Originally from the Bronx, N.Y., Matthew received bachelor’s degrees in both human resources and agricultural business and economics from Auburn University. He is currently an officer in the Alabama Army National Guard. In his position he is the administrative support for Student Conduct.

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Charlotte Forrest, Ed.D.
Administrator, Student Conduct & Advocacy

Charlotte is originally from Louisville, Ky. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Louisville, a master’s degree in adult and higher education with a counseling concentration from Morehead State University, and a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University. Charlotte has over 17 years of experience in student and academic affairs, and corporate and workforce development at two- and four-year universities. She most recently served as a director within student services in South Carolina. Charlotte joined the Student Conduct and Advocacy team in summer 2024. In her role, she serves as administrator, overseeing the Maxient case management system and as advocacy administrator, chairing the Bias Education and Response Team (BERT) along with other special projects.

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Ken Rakestraw
Coordinator, Student Conduct

Originally from Enterprise, Ala., Ken attended Auburn University until his graduation in 2009 when he received his bachelor’s degree in psychology. Since then, Ken has held multiple roles in Property Management and University Housing where he worked closely with students to aid in their navigation through the challenges of life away from home.

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Jenny Timm
Coordinator, Auburn Cares

Jenny was born and raised in St. Paul, Minn. 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.

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Isabelle Watt
Coordinator, Auburn Cares

Isabelle grew up in Mobile, Ala. She received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Mobile and a master’s degree in social work from Auburn University. Isabelle has experience working with high school and college students, domestic violence survivors, and young adults with disabilities. She currently provides support for students in crisis at the Auburn Cares office.

Allie Wilson
Allie Wilson
Coordinator, Auburn Cares

Allie is from the Atlanta, Ga. metropolitan area. She received a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a master’s degree in social work from Auburn University. Allie has experience working with children and adults who have experienced abuse or neglect, and college students who are in crisis or complex situations. In her current role, Allie oversees the medical withdrawal process.