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

• Alexis Takagi, Basic Needs Coordinator
• Chisomaga Nlemigbo, Undergraduate Student (‘25)
• Christopher Bacon, Associate Professor in Environmental Studies and Sciences
• Colleen Maeder, Associate Director for Student Well-Being
• Ipsita Bhattacharya, Graduate Student ('24)
• Jason Fitzer, Assistant Dean for Student Life
• Jeanne Rosenberger, Vice Provost for Student Life & Dean of Students, Convener
• Jessica Johns, Associate Director of Student Advocacy LEADS Program
• Jessica Kas-Osoka, Case Manager Cowell Center  
• Jules Holland, Undergraduate Student ('24)
• Katie Duffy, Undergraduate Student ('24)
• Margarita Malagon, Director for Housing Business Services
• Margaret Hunter, Sociology Professor and Arts and Sciences Strategic Advisor to the Dean for Faculty DEI Initiatives
• Matthew Duncan, Associate Dean for Student Life
• Meredith Lierk, Director for The Wellness Center
• Samuel Florio, Associate Vice President Auxiliary Services
• Stefani Blanco, Assistant Director for Financial Aid
• Vanessa Perez, Committee Administrative Support
• Victor Lemus, Campus Minister