Capstones/Theses from 2023
Developing the Food Navigator role at Everyone's Harvest, Chase Rodriguez
Opioid Use:True Colors, Maira A. Rodriguez
Project No Voice Left Behind: Youth in Santa Cruz County, Melissa Rodriguez
Addressing Life Stressors in High School, Jocelyn Romero
Workforce Housing Needs in Monterey County, Charlie Rosales
FAMILIA ADELANTE: Hope For Youth And Families At Risk, Gustavo A. Salgado
Evaluating Community Based Trauma Among Behavioral Health Workers, Leslie M. Santillan Pina
Too Many Seniors in Santa Cruz County Are Food Insecure, Erica Santoyo
Reluctancy in Monterey County to get COVID-19 Vaccine, Kyle Silim
Improving Family Resource Collective Programs: A Comparative Analysis Project, Kimberly Smith
At-Risk Youth Community Engagement Valley Health Associates, Nathalie Suarez
Secondhand Smoke: An Examination of the Public Health Issue in Marina, Eric J. Tallman
Analyzing Family Strength & Needs Assessment, Jerusalen Valdez-De Leon
Improving Mental Health in Hispanic Communities, Paola Vargas
Hosting a Youth Summit, Xena Villegas
The Need for Community Outreach and Collaboration When Connecting Vulnerable Seniors with In-Home Services, Melissa West Kevan
Capstones/Theses from 2022
Medical Needs Grant, Tabark Ahmed
Monterey County Health Department Health Equity Plan, Zahara Ahmed
Transition from Homeless to Homed, Heidy Avalos
Special Education: Middle School Support Binder, Moncerrat Jamilett Aviles-Bernal
Campos Seguros in Santa Cruz County, Patricia Barajas villasenor
Community Improvement Projects for Marginalized Populations in Monterey County, Alizha Barrera
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Video, Rocio Barron
Children's Educational Online Workshop, Angelica Bautista
Developing a Mental Health Program for Unhoused Women on the Monterey Peninsula, Jennifer Berberian
In-Home Support Services Provider Training Needs, Em Bowman Fowler
Recognition of Childrens’ Benefits While Participating in Sports to Parents, Melida Carmona
Intervention Program to Increase Preparedness for Life After High School, Jennifer Carrillo Vazquez
Fraud in the Elderly Community, Brian Castelle
Prop 47 Qualitative Client Survey Evaluation, Frances Castillo
Individuals with Disabilities Struggle to Get Employment, Natalia L. Cuna
Increasing Engagement Of Veterans & Families Through Social Media, Nathan Erickson
Evaluation of Check-In Check-Out At Harden Middle School, Alondra Escobar
A Cry for Inclusivity in the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, Chelsea Ferolino
Addressing the Need, Laurel Fry
Greenfield High School Counseling Department: Behavioral Health Resources, Fatima Galarza
Community Outreach for Spanish-Speakers: Informing the Community About Monterey County, Emilia Gallegos Perez
Intervention Program to Increase Preparedness for Life After High School, Melisa Garcia
Branding for Hope Services, Roberta Garcia
Evaluating Post-Training Engagement, Caitlyn Dawn Gonzalez and Alyssa Trinity
Cheers for a Cause: Raising Funds for Homeless Youth in Need, Clara Gonzalez
Miracle Manual: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program Coordinator Guidebook, Emily Gonzalez
Intervention Program for the Transition from High School to the Real World, Tiana González
Pronunciation Classes for Intermediate English Learners in the Literacy Program, May A. Her
Power of Arts & Craft to Support Children with Illnesses, Gerardo Hernandez
Assessing Professionals Working with Latinx Families with Special Needs in Monterey County, Jose Francisco Hernandez Rivera
The Value of a Policies and Procedures Manual in Nonprofit Organizations, Teresa Holman
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Healthcare Competency Training Delivery Methods, Vanessa Jennings
Increasing Utilization of COVID-19 Vaccinations, Riley Labaw
Homeless Youth Research Project: Expanding and Improving Services and Resources, Steve Lobo
Increasing Access to Intervention Services at Rancho San Juan High School, Bernardo J. Lopez
Implementing a Resource Webpage for LGBTQ+, Joel Lopez
NOTICE: Youth, POC & LGBTQ+ Big Tobacco Wants You, Tucosha Lopez
Empowering the Neurodiverse Community Through Sex Education, Talya Mainzer
Mental Health in Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Briceida Maldonado
Educational Technology Workshops for the Seniors Adults, Maria Guadalupe Martinez Bribiesca
Improving Parental Education, Daisy Martinez Ortiz
Jacobs Heart 5k/10k Fundraiser, Luis Mojica-Ireta
Promoting Yoga as Mobility for Elderly in Watsonville, Alondra Montanez Vasquez
Eat Well, Be Well: Basic Needs Initiative's Online Hub for Nutrition Education, Misha Moseley
Veterans Treatment Court: Outreach Specialist, Francisco Narewski
Self-Care Workshop for Residents at Mariposa House, Cynthia Ocampo
Why It’s Important to Have a Growth Mindset Over a Fixed Mindset, Erin Palafox
Volunteer Recruitment and Awareness Campaign for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, Daisy Paneda
Veterans Transition Center Self-Care Guide for Case Managers, Camille Quiroz
Multipurpose Senior Service Program: Creating Connections With Community Partners, Xiomara Ivette Rivera Ortiz
Watsonville Police Activities League: Raising Awareness of Drugs Disguised as Candy Parental Workshop, Jorge Rubio
Space for Change, Devika Itzel Safer-Kajioka
Important Activities for Infants and Toddlers / To Support a Foster Child, Vanessa Salas
Supplying Telehealth Resources Through Marketing, Delfina Sanchez
Addressing Mental Health Issues Through a Screening Tool, Simran Sandhu
Intervention Program to Ease the Transition out of High School, Marissa Sareñana
Closing the Digital Divide, Maria Schlotthauer
Motivating Youth on Probation to Post-Secondary Success, Ximena Soto
Volunteer Opportunities for Bilinguals and Monolinguals, Jocelyn Tafolla
Evaluating Post-Training Engagement, Alyssa B. Trinity and Caitlyn D. Gonzalez
Parental Engagement To Influence Child Nutrition Habits, Mariah Van Ardenne
Research on the Challenges of "The Great Resignation" Faced by Nonprofits, Breanna Wilson
Research to Determine New Program Options for Health Project Center Clients, Cynthia Zavala
Capstones/Theses from 2021
The Harm Reduction Project, Meghna Agarwal
The Importance of Onboarding Training in Prevention Work, Cindy Alfaro-Andasol
Reimagine 2021, Bryanna Amezcua
Health Profile for African Americans in Monterey County, Meccah Anderson
Outreaching for New Providers, Mari Arredondo
Educational intervention on the Use of Zoom for Spanish speaking Families, Lundi Barroso
Should I Reduce My Red Meat Consumption?, Joshua Kojiro Bibbee
Addressing Common Misperceptions About Palliative Care, Katya Blandino
Helping Hand for Youth Participants, Andrea Bravo
Syringe Exchange Program Outreach, Jael Bucio
Covid-19 Prioritization Triage Tool, Topanga Cheeves
A video to empower and engage youth in Santa Cruz County, Marisol Cisneros
Building Community, Amanda Contreras
Overcoming Technology Illiteracy, Yolanda Cruz
Care and Compassion, Daisy Cuevas
Care and Compassion, Daisy Cuevas
Salinas High School Virtual Wellness Center, Moranda De La Rosa
Women Veterans Needs Assessment, Yezzenia Dena
Reproductive Health Education For Teens, Nataly Diaz
Digital Divide in Monterey County, Vanessa Diaz