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
- 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