Graduation rates have increased across California public colleges, but racial disparities between students still persist. Structural inequities leave students of color and other marginalized groups more affected by basic needs insecurity. Addressing these essential needs can have a direct impact on student success.
This webinar will present findings from a three-year evaluation of the College Focused Rapid Rehousing (CFRR) strategy. CFRR provides housing assistance for students experiencing homelessness and short-term assistance for students with housing insecurity. Presenters will emphasize the importance of addressing the housing crisis among California college students.
Featuring
Panelists
Danielle Munoz
Basic Needs California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

Danielle Munoz, M.S., LMFT (she/her) is the Director of Basic Needs at CSULB. Danielle oversees food access and homeless initiatives, which includes the food notification system Beach Bites, peer navigator program, rapid rehousing, emergency housing, meal swipe assistance and emergency funds. She is the Principal Investigator (PI) for the CalFresh Outreach Grant and Co-PI for the CalFresh Healthy Living Grant. Danielle received her B.S. in Sociology from the University of California Davis and M.S. in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Sacramento State.
Debbie Raucher
Raucher Consulting

Debbie Raucher (she/her) is the Founder of Raucher Consulting. She has dedicated her career to working towards equity and social justice. Previously, Debbie held key leadership roles at John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), including Director of Education, Chief Program Officer, and Interim Executive Director. Now, she is an independent consultant, partnering with non-profit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to drive meaningful impact.
Wendy Rubio
Lutheran Social Services

Wendy Rubio (she/her) is the Senior Director at Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, Long Beach. She has over 17 years of experience in community service working with vulnerable populations to improve health equity. Wendy’s work results in health and resource fairs, as well as overseeing housing programs that support individuals with navigation, retention, case management, and supportive services. Committed to community empowerment, Wendy drives positive change through programs and collaborative partnerships.
Pamela Sepulveda
The Falcon’s Nest, Cerritos College

Pamela Sepulveda, LCSW (she/her) is the administrator at the Falcon’s Nest for Cerritos College. For nearly 25 years, Pamela has worked as a social worker after receiving her bachelor’s in human services from CSU Fullerton and her master’s in social work from the University of Southern California. In June 2020, Pamela joined Cerritos College to create the Falcon’s Nest. She has led her team to develop a basic needs center that links students to food, hygiene, housing, and financial support, in addition to on- and off-campus resources. Her primary focus is to ensure a student’s basic needs do not create a barrier to their academic success.
Research Team
Rashida Crutchfield
CSULB, Center for Equitable Higher Education

Rashida Crutchfield, MSW, EdD (she/her) is a professor in the School of Social Work at CSULB and Executive Director of the Center for Equitable Higher Education, which is dedicated to studying and promoting economic, food, and housing justice. She is committed to amplifying the voices of students through research and service. Rashida has provided input on state policy and support and advice to stakeholders across the state and nation who wish to replicate and expand policy and practice for students.
Jessica Wolin
San Francisco State University

Jessica Wolin, MPH, MCRP (she/her) is faculty in the Department of Public Health at San Francisco State University. She has 30 years of experience as an educator, consultant, and agency leader. Jessica is also Faculty Lead for Research and Impact at the Center for Equitable Higher Education, based at CSULB, where she focuses on the issue of basic needs challenges facing California college students. Jessica’s work is guided by a commitment to Research Justice and the principle that research should promote community self-determination.
This project was graciously funded by the following partners: The Angell Foundation, The California Wellness Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Kresge Foundation, Michelson 20MM Foundation, and The Walter S. Johnson Foundation.
Additionally, the project benefited from collaboration with The California State University Office of the Chancellor and The California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
About the Michelson 20MM Foundation
Michelson 20MM is a private, nonprofit foundation working toward equity for underserved and historically underrepresented communities by expanding access to educational and employment opportunities, increasing affordability of educational programs, and ensuring the necessary supports are in place for individuals to thrive. To do so, we work in the following verticals: Digital Equity, Intellectual Property, Smart Justice, Student Basic Needs, and Open Educational Resources (OER). Co-chaired and funded by Alya and Gary Michelson, Michelson 20MM is part of the Michelson Philanthropies network of foundations.
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