Capstones/Theses from 2025
Breaking the Silence: Student Mental Health, Karina Almanza
Supporting Student Success Through Emergency Food Assistance at CSUMB, Axel C. Amaro
Building Young Leaders With Purpose: Teaching Leadership and Anti-Bullying Through Student Leadership Club, Yaned Anaya-Soto and Julyana Lopez
The Unseen Wounds: How Non-Utilization of VA Benefits Contributes to Veteran Incarceration, Peter R. Barragan
Monterey Bay Parenting Student Experience Needs Assessment, Erin Bartucci
Students Insufficient Reading Proficiency, Carmen Bolanos Chavez
Examining Barriers to Accessing Substance Use Treatment: An In-Depth Analysis of High Rates in Monterey and San Benito Counties, Jessica Bravo
Senior Citizens & Community Engagement, Ivan Caballero
Understanding Student Behavior Through Positive Behavior Internventions and Supports, Melissa Castro
Engaging Independence, Anthony Cazares
Gonzales High School: An Effort to Educate Teens on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety, Cesar Cisneros
College Readiness Support, Emely Contreras
Improving Hospice Care Awareness in the Hispanic/Latino Community of Monterey County, Dulce M. Cortez Cruz
Bilingual Text Nudges for Healthy Together Programming at Aspire Health, Katherine Esquivel-Campos
Evaluating Parent Workshops To Reduce Sexual Health Misinformation, Marshall Farrior
Empowering Families to Support Youth Mental Health in Santa Cruz County, Monica Garcia‐Martinez
Addressing Housing Insecurity in Pacific Grove: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Affordable Housing Resources, Melissa Gembe
Memory Matters: Cognitive Screenings for Dementia Detection in Monterey County, Cintia Gonzalez
Breaking Barriers: An Analysis of Affordable Housing in Pacific Grove, Wendy C. Gutierrez
Operation S.P.O.C., Brian P. Henry
Optimizing Client Retention in Mental Health Diversion, Amelia N. Hernandez
Bridging the Gap: Culturally Responsive Bereavement Support in Latino Families, Maria I. Hernandez
Small But Mighty: Strengthening the Value of Local Pocket Parks, Makana SM Higa
Advocacy at the Front Door, Tenisha S. Hill
Breaking the Stigma: Connecting the Community to Mental Health Resources, Nancy Iniguez
Home for the Brave: Housing Program, Amanda Jabr
Unlocking Potential Through Expungement, Carolina Lopez
Reducing Healthcare Gaps in Santa Cruz County, Grecia N. Magana
Engaging Minds, Changing lives: Developing Youth Centered Substance Use Education for VHA, Diana K. Maravillo
Art of Returning: Supporting Students After Psychiatric Hospitalization, Kaly Mariano
Childhood in the Shadow of Obesity: A Monterey County Reality, Maricruz Marquez Alvarado
Learning For Life College Field Trip, Omar Martinez
Father Engagement: Play is the Way, Cristian Mendoza
Digital Literacy and Family Engagement for Student Success, Genesis B. Mendoza
Supporting the Supporters: Assessing the Health and Needs of Family Caregivers, Fatima S. Meza-Salgado
The CSUMB Well-Being Compass: A Student Guide, Giselle Miller
Building Healthy Smiles: A Bilingual Oral Health Workshop with the Monterey County Health Department, Paulina J. Moran
Increasing Student Awareness of Mental Health Resources, Vanessa M. Morga
Catalyst to Connection: Addressing Social Isolation through Youth Workshop, Julia Nichols
Mental Health Matters: Youth in Alternative School, Lizbeth Ochoa Ramirez
Enhancing End-of-Life Quality in Hospice Care, Gerson Orellana Prudencio
The Price of Health: Income Disparities, Chronic Disease and Nutritional Inequity., Joana Ortiz Atlixqueno
Healthy Food, Healthy Future: Equitable Nutrition Access, Daisy Paredes
Educational Empowerment: Building Connections Through Interventions, Melanie V. Partida
Addressing Mental Needs in the Justice System, Danna B. Perez
Systems Thinking’s Contribution to Youth Empowerment, Lucia O. Perez Perez
Ready, Set, Thrive: Preparing Youth for Tomorrow, Denise Rios
Barriers to Hospice Access for the Latino Community, Guadalupe Rivera
Community Voices, Climate Action Choices: Working towards a Resilient Monterey County, Lesley A. Solano Alonso
Bridging Gaps: Connecting Santa Cruz Seniors to Services, Elsa B. Tamayo Alvarez
Raising Awareness of Digital Resources, Astrid Itzel Torres Ochoa
The Truth Behind Accessing Care for Underserved Populations, Patricia Daniela Vallejo Gomez
Promoting Safety and Sustainability: A Community-based Approach to Road Safety, Nicole V. Vargas
Meeting Student Needs: Exploring Social Workers Perspectives Through Maslow's Lens, Joselyn Villasenor
Care in a bag: Supporting Unhoused Individuals, Marcy Yanes
Restorative Justice Conflict Resolution Video, Laura Zarate
Capstones/Theses from 2024
Improving Communication Between Providers and Patients During Pediatric Cancer Care, Yuritza Arciga
Family Engagement: Identifying and Meeting Family Needs, Clara Beas
Socio-Emotional Learning Interventions for Student Achievement, Alexis Campos
Addressing Youth Mental Health in Monterey County: Initiating Help-seeking Behavior, Arianna Campos
Cultural Concepts of Distress Education for Clinicians, Leilani Jolene Santos Cancio
Bridging the Gap: Fostering Open Dialogue on Resource Access and Service Needs, Cameron Castillo
Empowering Vidas by Affirming Motivation, Optimism, Resilience in Educators, Irene Castro
Pedestrian Safety: Crossing Language Barriers, Monica Corral
Addressing the Lack of Parental Involvement with Spanish-Speaking Parents in Education, Zaira Cortez-Zacarias
Political Accountability and the Censure or Rep. Tlaib, Mabel Cummings
Bridging the Gap of Client Engagement with Mental Health Services, Megan Cuva
Obesity: Influencing Behavioral Consumption Through Meal Kit Distribution, Alejandro Hernandez
Educating Hispanic Parents through an Informative Video in Monterey County, Jonathan Hernandez Hernandez
Addressing the Needs of Survivors in Domestic Violence Shelters, Diana Edith Hernandez Saldivar
Healthy Teen Dating Relationships, Thalia Hernandez
The Startup Spotlight: Chronicles of Innovation (2016-2023), Dawn Hightree
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Tracker, Anthony Homami
Allowing Latinx Students’ Voices to be Heard, Sofie Jamieson
County Compensation Proposal: Bridging Benefit Gaps for Employees, Danny Jaramillo
Mental Health Survey With Client Feedback, Alessia Grace Jimenez
Sexual Wellness Across Abilities: Reimagining Education for Adults with Disabilities, Damiana Kelsey
Enhanced Care Management, James Love
Identifying Gaps: Mixtec Parents’ Experiences within the Salinas Union High School District, Daniela Maldonado Prudencio
Communicating Development for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Ruby Mandujano
Financial Empowerment Workshops to Improve Life Skills for Former Foster Youth, Nelsy Leny Montes-Romero
Mentoring At-Risk Students, Ana Cecilia Muñoz
The Need For Volunteer Engagement, Brittney Portillo
Career Readiness, Jeanette Quezada
Stronger Together: Boys of New School and CostaNoa, Analupita Ramirez-Cortes
Community Benefits Awareness Presentations, Marlene Ramirez
Addressing the Issue of Public Defender Excessive Caseload in Low-Income Communities, Moises Reynoso Colin
Empowering Minds: Navigating Mental Health through Workshop based learning, Isabel E. Rocha-Fernandez
The Importance of an Operations Manual, Richard Schlotthauer
Affordable Housing Solutions: Navigating the Cienega Heights Application Process, Valerie Solorzano
Active Transportation Term Guide, Kalonni Steib
The Forgotten S.O.P., Kamille Stevens
Implementing an Enhanced Care Management Program Serving Post-Incarcerated Individuals, Brianna Tome
Art for the Heart; Elevating The Annual Gathering For Women Art Fair, Melanie Verga
Diversity Coordinator Training, Norma Victoria
Comprehensive Community Medicine, Alexander Walther
Combating Social Work Burnout with Agency Trainings, Franchesca Weaver
Breaking Barriers: Bridging Resource Gaps in Low-Income Communities, Maria Fernanda Yanez Cabrera
Transitioning Coordinated Family Support Services from the For-Profit to the Nonprofit Sector, Yesenia Zavala