Contact Us

Make an Appointment

Call CASA at 413.559.5498 to set up an appointment. You can also reach us at advising@hampshire.edu.

Who We Are

The CASA deans can assist students and faculty with questions and concerns about a range of advising issues. Sometimes it makes more sense for students to talk to the dean most familiar with a particular area of concern. The CASA deans are generalists as well as specialists.

Zena Clift 90F, dean
zclift@hampshire.edu

Zena Clift works with third- and fourth-year students as well as all transfer students. She can address all issues having to do with Division III (filing, advanced educational activities, exceptions, and extensions). She oversees the admissions process for students seeking readmission to the College and those interested in applying for the All But Div III (ABD) degree program.

Monsita Moorehead, assistant dean
mmoorehead@hampshire.edu

Monsita Moorehead works with students who entered as first-years in Division I through their transition to Division II. Monsita brings with her many years of experience and knowledge in advising and can provide strong academic support to students.

Karina Fernández 02F, assistant dean
kafernandez@hampshire.edu 

Karina Fernández is currently the director of the James Baldwin Scholarship program and an assistant dean for advising at Hampshire College. Her work centers on helping historically underserved students in Higher Education navigate their studies, career aspirations, and post-graduate plans. As an educator, she is dedicated to helping students access and successfully navigate higher education.

Fernández was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College with an interdisciplinary concentration on Latino/Latin American Studies and Education. Fernandez obtained her Master’s degree in Student Development in Higher Education with a concentration on multicultural education from the University of Maine. 

Parker Farthing, assistant dean
pfAC@hampshire.edu

Parker Farthing is the assistant dean of advising in the Center for Academic Support and Advising. They work with Division I students as well as provide support, in collaboration with OARS, on all things Assistive Technology related. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Parker holds a B.A. in Outdoor Leadership from Warren Wilson College and a M.Ed. in Higher Education from Virginia Tech. When not in Lemelson, you may find them swimming laps in the pool, working on a quilt, or playing with their tiny dog, Jackson.  

Spencer Kruse-Melfi 17F, advising coordinator
sekmAC@hampshire.edu

Spencer Kruse-Melfi is the advising and enrollment coordinator at the Center for Academic Support and Advising. She is the contact person for all student status changes. Reach out to her if you are on leave, field study, or exchange. 

Spencer received their degree from Hampshire College in Political Science, Media Studies, and Environmental Policy (ask her about her Division III project!). Spencer is enthusiastic about connecting students and faculty to resources and support available through CASA and manages enrollment and student status changes. Spencer can also answer almost any question you might have about Hampshire. When Spencer is not working, you can find them digging through crates in a record shop, tending to their houseplant collection, or hiking!