Capstones/Theses from 2026
Caring Comforts Drive for Monarch Services, Wendy Aguilera
Breaking the Cycle: Identifying Reentry Barriers for Prop 47 clients in Monterey County, Julissa Aldaco-Ambriz
Reducing Vulnerability to Burnout Among Family Caregivers, Stephen J. Alvarado
Systemic Barriers to Behavioral Health Treatment Access for Undocumented Immigrants and Implications for Recidivism in California, Devina I. Aparicio
Empowering Families, Supporting Students: A Bilingual Family Engagement Initiative, Galilea Bolanos
Promoting Healthy Relationships Among Youth: A Community Based Educational Intervention, Cynthya N. Carrillo
Improving Citizenship Preparation at Santa Cruz County Immigration Project, Destiny C. Castrejon
Addressing Jail Recidivism in California: A Comparison of Holistic Defense Models in Two Public Defenders' Offices, Karissa Castrejon
Improving Language Access and Communication in Behavioral Health Intake for Spanish-Speaking Families, Mabel I. Collins
The Effectiveness of Outreach Materials on Engagement With Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services, Valery M. Contreras Gonzalez
Three Deep Breaths, Gillianne Lisa B. Corpuz
Employment Pathways: Hands-On Training for Young Adults with Disabilities, Blanca E. Cruz Cruz
Adapting Preventive Health Education for Teens, Marcela G. Daniel
Navigating Higher Education: Waves of Success Mentorship Initiative, Roberto M. Davila
Digital Outreach for Environmental Equity: Bridging the Nature Gap in Castroville, California Through Social Media, Phoebe C. Deacon
Attendance, Engagement, and Community Building: Supporting Unhoused 6th Grade Girls Through Leadership Program, Efren A. Duarte
Improving Follow-Up After School-Based Dental Screenings Using KOHA Data in Monterey County, Andre N. Edmond
Youth Programs Social Media Awareness Campaign, Noelia Fernandez
Expanding Nature Access for Underserved Communities, Natalie Garcia
Cultura y Confianza: Strengthening Culturally Competent Outreach to Support Women’s Mental Health in Watsonville, Sarra L. Huerta
Building a Stronger CAB: Employee Experience, Retention, and Community Relationships, Rosenda Armida Jaimes
Community-Based Substance Use Prevention Handbook, Rachael M. Kupper
Cultivating Connection: A Culturally Responsive Mental Wellbeing Curriculum for Latine Youth in Santa Cruz County, Suzzy Landeros
Building Inclusive Communities: Addressing Bullying and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Monterey County, Mayra Luna
The Birthing Ground Podcast: Assessing the Impact of Shared Doula Experiences on New Doula Confidence, Arrieanna D. Martinez
Immigration Related Stress as a Social Determinants of Health Among Immigrants in Santa Cruz County, Jose Manuel Martinez
Increasing Food Resource Awareness Among College Students in Monterey County, Lesley Martinez
Supporting Wellness at Pantries: Enhancing Nutritional Literacy and Healthy Food Choices, Veronica M. Martinez
Supporting Reentry in Higher Education: A Case Management Model for Justice-Impacted Students, Yefry S. Mata Diaz
Chit-Chat with HATS: Addressing Mental Health Decline through Art Therapy and Community Engagement, Zoe G. Mendez-Sosa
Reducing Childhood Dental Decay: Fluoride Education Campaign with the Monterey County Health Department, Shelby L. Minter
From Service To Support: Empowering Aging Veterans, Priscilla A. Mireles
Improving Reentry Outcomes Through Phone Access: A Program Proposal for the Monterey County Public Defender’s Office, Jeralyn Molina
Transportation Support as a Preventive Strategy for Family Stability: A Community-Based Intervention in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, Synthia Moreno
Healing Words: A Resilience Memoir by the Watsonville Women, Teresa L. Munoz
An Evaluation of a Nonprofit Support Service for System-Impacted Individuals in Monterey County, Jackie T. Nguyen
Addressing Postsecondary Lack of Preparedness Through Exposure and Empowerment, Deztiny A. Ochoa
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Unhoused Elementary Youth Through Leadership Training, Jocelyn Ornelas
Improving FAFSA Completion for High School Graduates, Haylee B. Padilla
Raising Awareness of Senior Transportation Services in Monterey County, Daisy Prado
Housing Stability for Domestic Violence Survivors: Strengthening Support Through a Self-Evaluation, Joanna T. Ramirez
From Crisis to Connection: A Safe Space For Teens, Fernanda G. Renteria Ruelas
Assessing Pedestrian Infrastructure Needs on the CSUMB Campus Through Community Driven Engagement, Alicia C. Reshes
Supporting Women Through Evaluation: Measuring Service Impact at Gathering for Women, Shavea L. Salafai
Strengthening Capacity to Support At-Risk Youth: Expanding Resources and Organizational Readiness at The Epicenter, Maria Salinas
Implementing a Teen Vaping Awareness Intervention in Monterey County, Vanessa Sanchez
Food is Medicine: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Medically Tailored Produce Boxes, Mia Santos
Addressing Challenges with Mental Health amongst the Unhoused Youth Community, John Paul Solis
Bridging the Gap: Improving Student Awareness and Use of OtterCare Supports, Jamie Toborg
From Custody to Community: Improving the Release Experience through the Monterey County Reentry Initiative, Diana M. Yanes
Improving Attendance: A Data Analysis on the Salinas City Elementary School District Initiative, Andy S. Yanes-Majano
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
Survey For Woman Warriors, Molly L. Daniels
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