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The Thrive Center helps students meet basic needs—food, housing and finances—while supporting well-being and academic success. Our dedicated staff provide mentoring, consultations, programming and connect students with campus and community resources.
Brian L. Watkins
Assistant Dean & Director, Thrive Center for Essential Needs
Chamika Ellis
Care Manager, Fostering Terp Success
Keyla Whitaker
Financial Wellness Coordinator
Rocío Fregoso-Mota
Coordinator of Essential Needs Services
Yanira Pacheco Ortiz
Coordinator of First-Generation Student Initiatives