Sara Flynn (she/her/hers)
Basic Needs Programs Coordinator
Sara works to support the SF State community in accessing basic needs resources on campus. She believes in the power and importance of uplifting student voices and is excited to facilitate an equitable environment to learn, grow, and thrive in higher education.
Fun fact: Sara enjoys spending time in parks, going to concerts, and is always happy to get recommendations for cafes and restaurants to try!
Email: saraflynn@sfsu.edu
Diana Cardenas (she/her/hers)
CalFresh Outreach Coordinator
Diana Cardenas works to promote SF State's Food+Shelter+Success Basic Needs Initiative and its response to food insecurity among students through the CalFresh Program. She believes that student's food security status is essential to student mental health, academic success, and overall well-being!
Fun Fact: Diana enjoys making Polymer Clay and Resin earrings in her spare time! And her favorite time to go grocery shopping is at night!
Contact: dycardenas@sfsu.edu
Ryan Farquhar, MPH RDN (he/him/his)
Health Communications Specialist, Food+Shelter+Success
Ryan works to promote and de-stigmatize access to basic needs resources through community outreach and communication. He believes in raising student voices and sharing information to advocate for systemic change, health equity, and holistic healing.
Fun Fact: Ryan balances his free time between being an active naturalist and catching up on his video games backlog.
Email: rfarquhar@sfsu.edu
Christopher Lujan, M.S. (he/him/his)
Director, Food+Shelter+Success
Christopher is dedicated to providing support services that promote food, housing, and financial security for students at SF State. He believes that access to basic needs initiatives provide an opportunity for equitable access to educational success.
Fun Fact: Christopher once went to school to be a musical theatre actor.
Email: christopherlujan@sfsu.edu