Meet the Basic Needs Team
Leadership
Paul Simpson
Student Resource Program Manager
psimpson@laspositascollege.edu
Student Assistant Support Teams
Intake Team
First point of contact for students seeking support.
Audrey Arabelo
Student Assistant
aiarabelo@laspositascollege.edu
Michael Morano
Student Assistant
mmorano@laspositascollege.edu
Ongoing Support Team
Provides continued support and follow-up services.
Dawnetta Jones
Student Assistant
djones@laspositascollege.edu
Hadia Parsa Faizi
Student Assistant
hpfaizi@laspositascollege.edu
Marketing & Creative Team
Helps spread the word about Basic Needs through creative design, social media, and
student outreach.
Raina Sharma
Student Assistant
rsharma@laspositascollege.edu
Regina Pena Olea
Student Assistant
rpolea@laspositascollege.edu
Food Distribution Team
Supports the Mini Market and Free Farmers’ Market.
Imee Delos Santos
Student Assistant
iadelossantos@laspositascollege.edu
Vanessa Monarez
Student Assistant
vmonarrez@laspositascollege.edu
Fresh Success Team
Provides enhanced support for CalFresh students, including financial assistance, case
management, and employment and education resources.
Lu Dai
Student Assistant
ldai@laspositascollege.edu
