The Unhoused Initiative welcomed two new members to our faculty this fall to help guide the UI’s work and further our vision.
Daniel B. Summerhill is an Assistant Professor of Poetry at SCU. His poems and essays have been published widely and he is the author of Divine, Divine, Divine (2021) and Mausoleum of Flowers (2022). Daniel is an Oakland native and the inaugural Poet Laureate of Monterey County, bringing a unique local perspective to the homelessness crisis.
Alexis Takagi is the inaugural Basic Needs Coordinator at SCU. In her role, she helps students access essential resources, such as food, housing and public benefits programs to help them meet their basic needs. Alexis is also a doctoral student in SCU’s School of Education and Counseling Psychology, studying social justice leadership with an emphasis on higher education. Alexis brings a deep understanding of SCU students’ needs and campus connections that help the UI build cross-campus collaborations.
For Alexis’ and Daniel’s full bios, please see our Faculty page.
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