Jen Maguire

Jen Maguire is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Social Work at Cal Poly Humboldt. She holds a Ph.D. and MSW, focusing on advancing basic needs security for university students through sustainable solutions. Her leadership in the CSU Basic Needs Initiative and co-founding Humboldt Oh SNAP! highlights her commitment to addressing homelessness and housing insecurity in higher education.

Education: Ph.D. (specific field unspecified), MSW.
Research Interests: Her work emphasizes systemic strategies for student welfare, including policy development and community partnerships. Recent publications include a co-authored book on homelessness in educational settings.
Initiatives: Leads CSU basic needs research under the Basic Needs Initiative, contributing to statewide policy discussions.
Lab/Team: Active in Humboldt Oh SNAP! Student Food Programs, addressing food and housing insecurity through campus-community collaborations.