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Basic Needs Center


Jannet Rios Leon, M.S.E.
Program Supervisor
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3922
jannet.rios@hancockcollege.edu
Leads and supports the Basic Needs operation, consisting of the case management office, the Bulldog Essentials clothing closet, and the Bulldog Essentials food pantry at Allan Hancock College.

Alexzandria Hernandez
Office Services Technician I
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
alexzand.hernandez@hancockcollege.edu 
Provides students with resources and technical support to the Basic Needs team while overseeing the processing of student applications and scheduling of students. 

Bulldog Essentials


Isabela Alvarado, M.S.W. 
Student Resource and Support Technician 
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3104
isabela.alvarado@hancockcollege.edu
Oversees the Bulldog Essentials clothing closet & wellness resources in Basic Needs and provides students with ongoing case management and community referrals.

Sergio Segura-Esquivel
Student Resource and Support Technician
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3109
sergio.segurae@hancockcollege.edu
Oversees the Bulldog Essentials food pantry & the CalFresh food program while providing ongoing case management to students utilizing services.

Donna Hosepian
Program Assistant III (Food Pantry)
donna.hosepian@hancockcollege.edu 
Provides students with resources and support with food programs located in Basic Needs and Bulldog Essentials.