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Basic Needs Committee

The Basic Needs Committee is a new, cross-functional, campus-wide Committee that is developing an action plan to provide a timely, efficient, equitable, and effective response to students with basic needs insecurity. 

Committee Membership

  • Amelia Koenig, Undergraduate Student, Food Insecurity/Basic Needs Research Team
  • Cate Epstein, Undergraduate Student and ASG Wellness Chair
  • Christopher Bacon, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences
  • Gregory Wolcott, Associate Dean of Students
  • Jason Fitzer, Assistant Dean of Students
  • Jessica Kas-Osoka, Case Manager, Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Karen Ochoa, Assistant Director, Housing Billing and Finance
  • Mack Atencia, Graduate Engineering Student
  • Marlene Bennett, Unhoused Initiative
  • Matthew Duncan, Dean of Students
  • Stefani Blanco, Associate Director, Financial Aid
  • Stephanie Zee, Director, Wellness Center
  • Tiago Moreno, Undergraduate Student
  • Vanessa Errisuriz, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health