Our Advisors

support • Empower • Teach

Director

Kaleigh Hemstock (she/her)

Phone: 336.334.4340

Office: 103E Foust Building

Education: B.A. in English, Greensboro College; M.S. in Higher Education Administration, Southern New Hampshire University

Kaleigh comes to CASA with 10 years of experience in higher education and a strong passion for supporting and empowering students as they work toward reaching their full potential. She is committed to building meaningful connections and helping students navigate their academic journey with confidence and success. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and reading.

Assistant Director (tRANSFER iNITIATIVE)

Eleanor Cowen (she/her)

Phone: 336.334.4361
Office: 103D Foust Building
Email: elcowen@uncg.edu
Education: B.A., University of Georgia; M.A. in Communication, Georgia State University

Eleanor has worked with CASA as a full-time academic advisor since 2010. She advises primarily Media Studies, Psychology and Pre-Interior Architecture majors. She also serves on the Freshman Seminar Advisory Committee and plans Convocation Day activities for the College of Arts & Sciences.

Media credits include working for National Geographic Television and Discovery Communications as an Assistant Editor/Sound Editor, and a variety of roles in narrative, commercial, and industrial productions. Eleanor is an animation enthusiast and recently published a book entitled Animation Behind the Iron Curtain.

Assistant Director (SOAR)

Ashley Tuck (she/her)

Phone: 336.334.4361
Office: 103K Foust Building
Email: actuck@uncg.edu
Education: B.A. Psychology, North Carolina Central University; M.S. Adult Education, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; P.B.C. Nonprofit Management, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Ashley has worked with CASA since 2023, but has been working within the UNCG community since 2012. She primarily advises Anthropology, Biology, Communication Studies, and Psychology majors. It is Ashley’s passion to support students in achieving their full potential while attending UNCG and beyond graduation. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and volunteering in her local community.

Assistant Director (Strategic Scheduling)

eric toler (he/they)

Phone: 336.334.9731
Office: 103F Foust Building
Email: ebtoler@uncg.edu
Education: B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro; M.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies, University of North Carolina Greensboro; M.S. Instructional Design and Technology, University of North Carolina Greensboro (in progress)

Eric began working with CASA in June of 2026. He previously served as advisor within the Lloyd International Honors College. He strives to empower students to take control of their own education and serve as a resource to assist students in achieving their goals. They are passionate about the Social Sciences and Humanities within the College of Arts and Sciences. In his spare time, Eric is an avid reader, animal lover, yoga practitioner, and plant dad extraordinaire.

Program manager

Jessi Lessenberry (she/her)

Phone: 336.334.4625
Office: 103M Foust Building
Email: jmlessenber@uncg.edu
Education: B.A. in Sociology and Political Science, Winthrop University; M.L.A. in Political and Civic Engagement, Winthrop University

Jessi began working with CASA as the Program Manager in May 2025, providing administrative support to advisors and front-line advising to students. She has experience working in nonprofits revolving around childcare. When not in the office, she enjoys thrifting, live music, and exploring new cultures through their cuisines.