Jaide Domatob

Jaide Domatob

Graduate Assistant

Contact: jaide-domatob@uiowa.edu

Major: Masters in Higher Education & Student Affairs

Why I joined Basic Needs: I enjoy helping the Iowa community and believe that everyone should have access to basic necessities. 

Charlie Aicher

Charlie Aicher

Graduate Assistant

Contact: charlie-aicher@uiowa.edu 

Major: Masters in Higher Education & Student Affairs

Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined Basic Needs because I believe that everyone has the right to access nutritious food. This is such a great resource for students, staff, and faculty and I am proud to be able to help serve the University of Iowa community in this role.

Sonja Cutts

Sonja Cutts

Undergraduate Student Manager

Contact: sonja-cutts@uiowa.edu 

Major: Ethics & 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.

Kenna Wolbers

Kenna Wolbers

Operations Manager

Contact: kwolbers@uiowa.edu 

Major: English & Creative Writing

Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined Basic Needs as a way to give back to the University of Iowa community!

Sarah Moreland

Sarah Moreland

Operations Manager

Contact: mrlnd@uiowa.edu

Major: Speech & Hearing Sciences

Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined Basic Needs to make a definite impact in my community. Growing up in situational poverty on food stamps and going to food pantries, taught me about mutuality and built in me a desire to give back. The Food Pantry at Iowa is a fantastic place where real, loving work is done, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work here with the other incredible staff, volunteers and donors.

Astrid Presley

Astrid Presley

Operations Manager

Contact: ahpresley@uiowa.edu 

Major: Political Science

Why I joined Basic Needs: I believe food is a right to everyone and I was happy to join a team that supported that belief and allowed me to also finance my own college education.

Norah Heise

Norah Heise

Operations Manager

Contact: norah-heise@uiowa.edu

Major: English & Creative Writing

Why I joined Basic Needs: I joined Basic Needs because I wanted to be more involved in the community here at Iowa and believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food.