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Heather Hill

Director of University Scholarships

Hometown: Mills River, NC

Educational Background: B.S. Communication, 蘑菇短视频(2013); M.Ed Higher Education Student Affairs, 蘑菇短视频(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 蘑菇短视频, 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, 蘑菇短视频(2003); M.Ed. College Student Personnel, 蘑菇短视频(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 蘑菇短视频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: 蘑菇短视频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.

Haley McLeod

Assistant Director of University Scholarships

Hometown: Bryson City

Educational Background: B.S. Interior Design, 蘑菇短视频(2020),  M.Ed Higher Education Student Affairs, 蘑菇短视频(EXP. 2028)

Professional background: After working as a kitchen and bath designer in Charlotte, I returned to Western North Carolina in 2023 and joined 蘑菇短视频 as an Administrative Assistant supporting a Department Head and faculty members in the College of Education and Allied Professions. This role has allowed me to learn how different departments across the university work together to support student success and connect students with the resources they need. Inspired by my experience as an Orientation Counselor, I am pursuing a master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs with the goal of becoming an Orientation Director. Until then, I have been learning everything I can to better support my growth within student affairs. 

What I love about WCU: What I love most about 蘑菇短视频is the people and the sense of community. Everyone I have met is passionate about what they do, and that passion shines through in the way they support and care for students. 蘑菇短视频is a place where people genuinely want to see others succeed, and that creates an encouraging and welcoming environment. The dedication of the faculty, staff, and students is what makes 蘑菇短视频feel like home and makes it such a special place to be.

Sarah Tisinger

Assistant Director of University Scholarships