Chelsea Payne, MSW

Associate Director, ECRT

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Chelsea Payne is the Associate Director of ECRT and is here to support SDSU students experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and other economic crises as identified by the student.

Chelsea is a fellow Aztec, having obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from SDSU. Before coming to work for SDSU, she worked with children and families in an educational setting, spent time as a case manager and worked in research and organizational development. As the Associate Director of ECRT, Chelsea works with each individual student to understand their unique situation and helps them address whatever challenges they may face with a holistic and resourceful mindset.

Chelsea is committed to serving the students at SDSU by utilizing and building upon the resources that can help our students thrive. Contact: [email protected]

Keiara Allen, MSW 

ECRT Housing Stability Coordinator

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Keiara Allen is ECRT's Housing Stability Coordinator here to assist students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and housing related crisis to regain stability during their time at SDSU. Keiara is also helping students in urgent housing crisis find stability through our new Rapid Re-Housing Program.

As an Alumni of SDSU, Keiara has returned to SDSU to help students navigate housing while managing the stressors of University life. Prior to working for SDSU, Keiara worked for the County of San Diego's Housing and Community Development Department, and prior to that as a Supervisor for the Rapid Re-Housing at a local non-profit. Keiara's role 
as the Housing Stability Coordinator is focused on helping students ensure housing so all students thrive.

Keiara can provide you with advice on your housing situation, provide resources and solutions that will guide you to housing self-sufficiency. Contact: [email protected]

Evie Baez, MSW

ECRT Coordinator

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Evie is the ECRT Coordinator. Evie connects students to resources and navigates systems with students to ensure academic and holistic long-term success.

Evie was born and raised in San Diego, CA and has lived in Tacoma, WA where Evie completed her MSW at University of Washington Tacoma. Evie previously worked in various advanced case management roles including in community mental health at an agency with co-occurring substance use programming, State of Washington, and County of San Diego.

Evie is passionate about mental health advocacy and primary prevention strategies to create long-term well-being for individuals. Evie enjoys learning, deep conversations, and traveling anywhere and everywhere with her partner and family. 

Contact: [email protected]

Dustin Adkins

ECRT Resource Coordination Assistant 

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Dustin Adkins is our ECRT Resource Coordination Assistant. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology at SDSU, Dustin came on board ready to continue expanding access to basic needs on campus. 

In his role, he directly supports students while also working on the logistical backend of ECRT. Additionally, Dustin serves as an advisor within Associated Students and sits on various campus boards and committees. 

Dustin comes with background experience in basic needs work that he gained from various positions within campus organizations and Associated Students. During his time at SDSU, he has led the A.S. Food Pantry, chaired the Aztecs Rock Hunger Leadership Team, and served as the Vice President of Financial Affairs for Associated Students. 

He has a passion for ensuring that basic needs are met for all students, and is excited to continue this work for SDSU. 
Contact: [email protected]