steph beecher

Steph Beecher

Basic Needs Coordinator

Contact: stephanie-beecher@uiowa.edu

About Me: I chose to work at the pantry because I recognized the critical importance of addressing food insecurity among college students and wanted to actively contribute to making a difference in their lives. Additionally, I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where students can access essential resources to thrive academically and personally.

Yunseo Ki

Yunseo Ki

Student Basic Needs Manager

Contact: michelle-ki@uiowa.edu

About Me: I chose to work at the Food Pantry at Iowa because nutritious food is a basic human right. 

Seth Dickinson

Seth Dickinson

Student Assistant Basic Needs Manager

Contact: seth-dickinson@uiowa.edu

About Me: I started working at the Food Pantry to expand our outreach across campus and put an end to food insecurity at the University of Iowa!

Conrad Gerhardt

Conrad Gerhardt

Student Operations Manager

Contact: conrad-gerhardt@uiowa.edu

About Me: The Food Pantry has always felt like home since I started volunteering back in August 2020. I have never worked with a more hardworking passionate group of people than those at the food pantry, and I can't wait to see how the pantry grows and evolves into the future!

AJ Wynn

AJ Wynn

Student Operations Coordinator

About Me: I started working at the Pantry because I wanted to hear the diverse voices of the Iowa City community and help provide food to those in need

Mia Wells

Mia Wells

Student Operations Coordinator

About Me: I joined the food pantry because I was looking for a way to be more involved in my community. I have continued to work with the food pantry because it has been a great place to build new relationships and make connections!

Erica Perez

Erica Perez

Graduate Assistant

Contact: erica-perez@uiowa.edu

About Me: I started my assistantship with Basic Needs before the Food Pantry was renovated. So, my favorite part of helping at the Food Pantry is seeing how far it's come along. 

Ezinne Okey

Ezinne Okey

Graduate Assistant

Contact: ezinne-okey@uiowa.edu

About Me: “Serving humanity through the UI Food Pantry”