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Heather Hill

Director of University Scholarships

Hometown: Mills River, NC

Educational Background: B.S. Communication, WCU (2013); M.Ed Higher Education Student Affairs, WCU (2020) 

Professional background: My collegiate experience ignited a passion for expanding access to higher education and supporting student success. Over the past 12 years at 甜瓜视频app, I have progressed throughout various professional roles building expertise in recruitment, scholarship strategy, and student support. My work has focused on advancing opportunities for students, strengthening scholarship programs, mentoring students and staff, and promoting student and staff well-being as a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor.

What I love about WCU:

Jennifer Thomas

Senior Assistant Director of University Scholarships

Hometown:  Charlotte, NC
Educational Background:  B.S. Communication, WCU (2003); M.Ed. College Student Personnel, WCU (2006); M.A. Communication, UNCW (2025)

Professional background: I began my career working at Southwestern Community College as Executive Assistant to the Vice President for four years before joining the financial aid team in 2008. Over the past 18 years at WCU I have been a Financial Aid Counselor, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Study Abroad Advisor, and am currently Senior Assistant Director of University  Scholarships.  

What I love about WCU: WCU has been my home since the summer of 1999 when I became a Catamount as a 1^st Gen ASP student. I have been either a student or employee continuously since my freshman year. I love our community and beautiful mountains and can鈥檛 imagine a better place to live and work.

Rachel Watkins

Assistant Director of University Scholarships

Hometown: I grew up in Metro Atlanta but made my way to the mountains as quickly as I could. Haywood County has been home for the last decade.

Educational Background: Young Harris College non-degreed alum, theatre major (1997-99), B.A. Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education, Brevard College (2004)

Professional background: I have enjoyed a variety of interesting work experiences as my career path made its way to WCU 鈥� from youth minister to community farm manager to chiropractic x-ray technician. Most recently I have served as Assistant to the Executive Director of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, Program Director for the Haden Institute, and, just prior to joining the team in the University Scholarships Office, as Stewardship Coordinator for the WCU Division of Advancement.

What I love about WCU: I love our setting in these mountains that have always felt like home to me, and I love WCU鈥檚 legacy of and ongoing commitment to academic excellence, affordability, and access. I鈥檓 proud of our positive impact on this special region of the world and absolutely delighted that I get to be even a small part of it all!

Sarah Tisinger

Assistant Director of University Scholarships