Hi, my name is Carlos and I am the Basic Needs Specialist! My role is a completely new role and I have recently joined the team in April! The purpose of my role is to mainly help support the different Basic Needs programs that exist on our campus such as our Basic Needs Tech Program, Halal and Kosher program, and Pilot programs. Before starting my role, I mainly worked in the mental health field working in a crisis unit for children as well as in a short-term rehabilitation facility for adults. While working in the mental health field, I completed my BA in psychology from CSU Channel Islands and an MS in Counseling in Higher Education from Calutheran University. I have a passion for helping people and assisting programs that serve to help people so I hope to support my personal mission during my journey here at UCSB.