Steph Beecher
Contact: stephanie-beecher@uiowa.edu
Major: I was a Math and Psych Major and have my Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Why I joined Basic Needs: I love working with Basic Needs because it allows me to make a tangible, immediate impact on students' lives. Seeing how access to food, clothing, and other essentials can alleviate stress and empower students to focus on their education is incredibly rewarding. It is fulfilling to be part of a community that ensures everyone has the resources they need to thrive; it motivates me to continue finding innovative ways to support our students' success.
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.