Approaches to Homelessness
BY Isabella Espinosa
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About the Author
Isabella Espinosa is a sophomore at Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, pursuing a marketing concentration. She enjoys cooking, playing numerous sports, and traveling in her free time. Born and raised in California, this multimedia project was inspired by her experiences witnessing the growing homelessness issues throughout the state. Isabella Espinosa is a sophomore at Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, pursuing a marketing concentration. She enjoys cooking, playing numerous sports, and traveling in her free time. Born and raised in California, this multimedia project was inspired by her experiences witnessing the growing homelessness issues throughout the state.