Apeksha Adhikari
Contact: aaadhkari@uiowa.edu
Major: Double major in Public Health and Global Health Studies
Why I joined Basic Needs: I want to create a meaningful impact for university members by serving in a leadership position that would allow me to implement projects to help work towards eliminating food and clothing insecurity in the community.
Sonja Cutts
Contact: sonja-cutts@uiowa.edu
Major: Ethics and Public Policy
Why I joined Basic Needs: When my parents were in college, they struggled to afford necessities. They persevered, though, obtaining their degrees and eventually gaining financial stability. I joined Basic Needs to help those in similar situations feel supported as they pursue their goals at the University of Iowa.
Aj Wynn
Contact: arthur-wynn@uiowa.edu
Major: Economics
Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined the Food Pantry because I found that, before I joined, everything in my life revolved around me. I felt disconnected from the Iowa City community and wanted to make a positive impact on it.
Mia Wells
Contact: mia-wells@uiowa.edu
Major: Social Work with a minor in Political Science
Why I joined Basic Needs: Because of the positive experience I had when I began volunteering. I enjoy interacting with people with various interests, experiences, and backgrounds. I have also appreciated watching the pantry grow and extend further into the community.
Anna Sulivan
Contact: anna-l-sullivan@uiowa.edu
Major: Public Health
Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined Basic Needs because I love the community and am passionate about everyone being able to access food!
Ngonyo Mungara
Contact: ngonyo-mungara@uiowa.edu
Major: Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community and Behavioral Health, 2nd-year Graduate Student
Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined the Basic Needs staff because I believe that for students to be successful academically their basic needs have to be met first. As a public health student, I am passionate about health equity, and joining this team allows me to help our campus community live healthier and happier lives.
Ezinne Okey
Contact: ezinne-okey@uiowa.edu
Major: Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Why I joined Basic Needs: I chose the food pantry because I want to be part of advocacy in fighting hunger among college students.