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
aiarabelo@laspositascollege.edu
Ongoing Support Team
Provides continued support and follow-up services.
Hadia Parsa Faizi
hpfaizi@laspositascollege.edu
Marketing & Creative Team
Helps spread the word about Basic Needs through creative design, social media, and
student outreach.
Raina Sharma
rsharma@laspositascollege.edu
Food Distribution Team
Supports the Mini Market and Free Farmers’ Market.
Vanessa Monarez
vmonarrez@laspositascollege.edu
Fresh Success Team
Provides enhanced support for CalFresh students, including financial assistance, case
management, and employment and education resources.
