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The Essential Needs Hub

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Meet Our Staff

The Essential Needs Hub team is dedicated to supporting Temple students through compassionate care, advocacy, and connection to essential resources. Together, we work to create a welcoming and responsive environment where every student can thrive. Meet the professional and student staff who help make that happen every day.

Essential Needs including the Cherry Pantry

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    Zoey Bunbury

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Essential Needs Program Coordinator

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    Annette Ditolvo

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Assistant Director of Essential Needs

Off-campus Living

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    Victoria Johnson

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Graduate Administrative Coordinator for Off-Campus Living

    • Office Location
      Howard Gittis Student Center, Lower Level

    • Department
      215-204-6333

CARE Team

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    Ella Hyde

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • BSW CARE Intern

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    Kenzie Weller

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • CARE Team Case Manager

Student and Community Advocacy

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    Brandi J. Crawford

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Assistant Director of Student and Community Advocacy

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    Leah Dunmire, Ed.D.

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Associate Director of Student Advocacy

Essential Needs Hub Leadership

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    Darrien Davenport, Ed.D.

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

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    Deanne DeCrescenzo, Ed.D.

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Assistant Vice President of Student Advocacy and Engagement

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    Carrie E. Snyder, DSW

    • Division of Student Affairs

        • Assistant Dean of Students