Elmira Jangjou is a senior analyst at Ithaka S+R, conducting mixed-methods research dedicated to advancing holistic student success. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa, where her dissertation explored the often-overlooked non-U.S. citizen students’ experiences with addressing their basic needs, the barriers to their basic needs security, and their help-seeking behaviors to cope with the related issues using the #RealCollege Survey Dataset. Elmira’s work is driven by a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment for all students and ensuring that they have the necessary support to thrive academically and personally.