This digital archive of Capstone projects and Master's theses gathers the culminating experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students at CSUMB.
To view capstones and theses separately, please see the links below:
Capstones/Theses from 2026
Capstone Project: Adapting Preventive Health Education for Teens, Marcela G. Daniel
Capstone Project: Addressing Challenges with Mental Health amongst the Unhoused Youth Community, John Paul Solis
Capstone Project: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Unhoused Elementary Youth Through Leadership Training, Jocelyn Ornelas
Capstone Project: Addressing College Students Stress Through Coping Strategies, Daisy Valdez Martinez
Capstone Project: Addressing Jail Recidivism in California: A Comparison of Holistic Defense Models in Two Public Defenders' Offices, Karissa Castrejon
Capstone Project: Addressing Postsecondary Lack of Preparedness Through Exposure and Empowerment, Deztiny A. Ochoa
Capstone Project: An Evaluation of a Nonprofit Support Service for System-Impacted Individuals in Monterey County, Jackie T. Nguyen
Capstone Project: Assessing Pedestrian Infrastructure Needs on the CSUMB Campus Through Community Driven Engagement, Alicia C. Reshes
Capstone Project: Attendance, Engagement, and Community Building: Supporting Unhoused 6th Grade Girls Through Leadership Program, Efren A. Duarte
Capstone Project: Benefits of Being Bilingual on the Academic Success of the Spanish-Speaking English Language Learners, Shary Vaca
Capstone Project: Benefits of Contemporary Literature on Literacy and Cognitive Development in Elementary School Students, Autumn R. Hemenway
Capstone Project: Benefits of Parental Involvement in Supporting Physical Activity for Latino Elementary School Students, Ashley J. Matias
Capstone Project: Breaking the Cycle: Identifying Reentry Barriers for Prop 47 clients in Monterey County, Julissa Aldaco-Ambriz
Capstone Project: Bridging the Gap: Improving Student Awareness and Use of OtterCare Supports, Jamie Toborg
Capstone Project: Bridging the Gap to Higher Education: Increasing Parental Knowledge on University Systems and Financial Aid, Maria G. Rosales Marquez
Capstone Project: Building a Stronger CAB: Employee Experience, Retention, and Community Relationships, Rosenda Armida Jaimes
Capstone Project: Building Inclusive Communities: Addressing Bullying and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Monterey County, Mayra Luna
Capstone Project: Building Kindness Skills in Kindergarten and First Grade Children, Hannah Baker
Capstone Project: Burnout Among Oncology Social Workers, Evelyn Camacho
Capstone Project: Caring Comforts Drive for Monarch Services, Wendy Aguilera
Capstone Project: Chit-Chat with HATS: Addressing Mental Health Decline through Art Therapy and Community Engagement, Zoe G. Mendez-Sosa
Capstone Project: College Pathways and Requirements for Immigrant Parents of High School Students, Yesel Fernandez
Capstone Project: Community-Based Substance Use Prevention Handbook, Rachael M. Kupper
Capstone Project: Compositional Techniques for Horror Film Soundtracks, Malia L. Hernandez
Capstone Project: Cultivating Connection: A Culturally Responsive Mental Wellbeing Curriculum for Latine Youth in Santa Cruz County, Suzzy Landeros
Capstone Project: Cultura y Confianza: Strengthening Culturally Competent Outreach to Support Women’s Mental Health in Watsonville, Sarra L. Huerta
Capstone Project: Designing Voice Tracks as Pedagogy: Recording Technology, Musicianship, and Rehearsal Practice in Choral Education, Brandon J. Damiani
Capstone Project: Developing Digital Literacy and Online Safety Skills for Middle Schoolers, Alana Rose Rowley
Capstone Project: Developing Empathy and Social Awareness Through Anti-Bullying Education, Alma Garcia-Peralta
Capstone Project: Digital Outreach for Environmental Equity: Bridging the Nature Gap in Castroville, California Through Social Media, Phoebe C. Deacon
Capstone Project: Early Stem Engagement for Kindergartners, Ashley G. Rocha Rocha
Capstone Project: Effects of 1:1 Smart Device Usage on K-8 Student Learning and Long Term Retention, Cole D. Young
Capstone Project: Effects of Access and Equity in Resources Allocation on Marginalized Elementary School Students., Giovanni Alcaraz
Capstone Project: Effects of Censorship on Literature Books in Public Schools for K-8 Students, Sasha Mills
Capstone Project: Effects of Chronic Absenteeism on the Academic Achievement and Learning Behaviors of Elementary School Students, Arianna M. Sanchez
Capstone Project: Effects of Culturally (Queer) Responsive Teaching on LGBTQ+ Students, Samantha L. Alonso
Capstone Project: Emotions and Regulation in Preschool Children, Haley Alcala
Capstone Project: Employment Pathways: Hands-On Training for Young Adults with Disabilities, Blanca E. Cruz Cruz
Capstone Project: Empowering English Language Learners for Academic Success, Tiger L. Rendon
Capstone Project: Empowering Families, Supporting Students: A Bilingual Family Engagement Initiative, Galilea Bolanos
Capstone Project: Enhancing Emotional Regulation with Breathing Exercises and Body Movement, Katheryn Sani
Capstone Project: Enhancing Kindergarten Readiness, Aileen Z. Chavarin-Beleche
Capstone Project: Expanding Nature Access for Underserved Communities, Natalie Garcia
Capstone Project: Food is Medicine: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Medically Tailored Produce Boxes, Mia Santos
Capstone Project: From Crisis to Connection: A Safe Space For Teens, Fernanda G. Renteria Ruelas
Capstone Project: From Custody to Community: Improving the Release Experience through the Monterey County Reentry Initiative, Diana M. Yanes
Capstone Project: From Service To Support: Empowering Aging Veterans, Priscilla A. Mireles
Capstone Project: Healing Words: A Resilience Memoir by the Watsonville Women, Teresa L. Munoz
Capstone Project: Housing Stability for Domestic Violence Survivors: Strengthening Support Through a Self-Evaluation, Joanna T. Ramirez
Capstone Project: Immigration Related Stress as a Social Determinants of Health Among Immigrants in Santa Cruz County, Jose Manuel Martinez
Capstone Project: Impact of Dual Immersion Program on the Academic Achievement of Elementary School Students, Juliana G. Carreto
Capstone Project: Impact of Nutrition Programs in Schools on the Well-Being of Elementary School Students, Sophia Perea Manriquez
Capstone Project: Implementing a Teen Vaping Awareness Intervention in Monterey County, Vanessa Sanchez
Capstone Project: Importance of Implementing Equity-Minded Pedagogy for Students in Early Childhood Education, Reina A. Yorba-Rico
Capstone Project: Improving Attendance: A Data Analysis on the Salinas City Elementary School District Initiative, Andy S. Yanes-Majano
Capstone Project: Improving Citizenship Preparation at Santa Cruz County Immigration Project, Destiny C. Castrejon
Capstone Project: Improving Emotional Regulation Among Kindergarten Students, Itzel Hernandez-Rodriguez
Capstone Project: Improving FAFSA Completion for High School Graduates, Haylee B. Padilla
Capstone Project: Improving Follow-Up After School-Based Dental Screenings Using KOHA Data in Monterey County, Andre N. Edmond
Capstone Project: Improving Language Access and Communication in Behavioral Health Intake for Spanish-Speaking Families, Mabel I. Collins
Capstone Project: Improving Nutrition Education Curriculum, Angela Quintero Sepulveda
Capstone Project: Improving Reentry Outcomes Through Phone Access: A Program Proposal for the Monterey County Public Defender’s Office, Jeralyn Molina
Capstone Project: Improving Technology Skills and Usage for Older Adults, Jasmine Alaniz
Capstone Project: Increasing Ageism Awareness Among College Students, Mya Melendez
Capstone Project: Increasing Awareness of Compassion Fatigue, Stress, and Burnout in a Helping Profession, Lyndsey L. Lacey
Capstone Project: Increasing Emotion Recognition and Self-Regulation in Second-Grade Migrant Students, Dominik I. Vasquez
Capstone Project: Increasing Food Resource Awareness Among College Students in Monterey County, Lesley Martinez
Capstone Project: Increasing Knowledge of Language Development in Parents of Children 0-3 Years, Grace K. Urban
Capstone Project: Increasing Preschool Students' Awareness of The Importance of Good Hygiene, Hannah Valerie Verhoek
Capstone Project: Increasing Student-Athletes’ Awareness on Mindset, Kayla A. Young
Capstone Project: Intimate Partner Violence in the Queer Community, Kathleen A. Oslé
Capstone Project: Introducing Mindfulness in the First Grade Classroom, Isabel Zuchelli
Capstone Project: Mobility, Access, & Aging: A Community Needs Assessment of Transportation Disparities Among Older Adults, Kailey M. Manning Shannon
Capstone Project: Navigating Higher Education: Waves of Success Mentorship Initiative, Roberto M. Davila
Capstone Project: Power, Privilege, Place in CSUMB's Reality, Jillian Smith
Capstone Project: Promoting Effective Decision-Making Skills in High School Students, Jasmine Quiroz-Piceno
Capstone Project: Promoting Healthy Relationships Among Youth: A Community Based Educational Intervention, Cynthya N. Carrillo
Capstone Project: Promoting Healthy Relationships Through Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills in Adolescents, Persephone G. Patrone
Capstone Project: Promoting Mental Health Awareness Among Racially And Ethnically Diverse Women, Shyla Sherrill
Capstone Project: Prospects and Challenges of Parental Involvement in Literacy Development in Children, Anela Mendoza
Capstone Project: Raising Awareness of Senior Transportation Services in Monterey County, Daisy Prado
Capstone Project: Raising Regulated Moms: Reducing Reactive Parenting Responses, Victoria J. Perez
Capstone Project: Reducing Childhood Dental Decay: Fluoride Education Campaign with the Monterey County Health Department, Shelby L. Minter
Capstone Project: Reducing Vulnerability to Burnout Among Family Caregivers, Stephen J. Alvarado
Capstone Project: Rompiendo el Silencio: Overcoming Emotional Suppression and Embracing Vulnerability in the Latine Community, Destiny Jimenez
Capstone Project: Spreading Knowledge About Coping Stress Strategies, Maya Centeno
Capstone Project: Streamlining Client Information for Post-Conviction Relief in Monterey County, Selena Lopez Arizmendi
Capstone Project: Strengthening Capacity to Support At-Risk Youth: Expanding Resources and Organizational Readiness at The Epicenter, Maria Salinas
Capstone Project: Supporting Newcomer Students Through Social-Emotional Learning, Maria Evelin Cabrera Ramirez
Capstone Project: Supporting Reentry in Higher Education: A Case Management Model for Justice-Impacted Students, Yefry S. Mata Diaz
Capstone Project: Supporting Stress Management in First-Year College Students, Maria Cardenas Martinez
Capstone Project: Supporting Wellness at Pantries: Enhancing Nutritional Literacy and Healthy Food Choices, Veronica M. Martinez
Capstone Project: Supporting Women Through Evaluation: Measuring Service Impact at Gathering for Women, Shavea L. Salafai
Capstone Project: Systemic Barriers to Behavioral Health Treatment Access for Undocumented Immigrants and Implications for Recidivism in California, Devina I. Aparicio
Capstone Project: Teachers’ Role in Supporting Students Growing Up Missing a Parent, Jesus A. Gomez
Capstone Project: The Birthing Ground Podcast: Assessing the Impact of Shared Doula Experiences on New Doula Confidence, Arrieanna D. Martinez
Capstone Project: The Effectiveness of Outreach Materials on Engagement With Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services, Valery M. Contreras Gonzalez
Capstone Project: The Effects of Teaching History Through a Culturally Sustaining Lens on K-5 Students, Jessica Bazor
Capstone Project: The History and Legacy of the Monterey Jazz Festival, Ana Mendez
Capstone Project: The Impact of Art Integration on the Cognitive Development and Creativity of K-8 Students, Logan Pierson