The Student Support Hub is overseen by the Basic Needs Advisory Board which includes faculty, staff, students, and community partners who research, create, and advocate for resources and policy changes to better support students facing financial hardship. The Basic Needs Advisory Board reports to Dr. Tim Miller, the Vice President of Student Affairs. 


Current Members include: 

  • Co-Chair - Jeremy Hawkins (Off Campus Life)
  • Co-Chair - Adrienne Harman-Griggs (CISR)
  • Gabby Fox (JMU Dining Services)
  • Lucas Hopper (Computer Science)
  • Thomas Lavenir (Center for Global Engagement)
  • Laura Minnich-Lockey (Canterbury Episcopal Ministry)
  • Misty Newman (Community Engagement and Volunteer Center)
  • Lili Peaslee (Public Administration)
  • Shae Powell (Engineering)
  • Robin Swecker (Blue Ridge Area Food Bank)
  • Liz Thompson (Libraries)
  • Jennifer Walsh (Dietetics)
  • Christina Wulf (Office of Disability Services)

If you have any questions about the Basic Needs Advisory Board, you can contact Jeremy Hawkins (hawkinjl@jmu.edu) or Adrienne Harman-Griggs (griggsae@jmu.edu). 

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