Capstones/Theses from 2021
Increasing Awareness Amongst Injured Student-Athletes, Daniel Lomeli
Learning about pregnant farm working women's challenges, Prescilla Lopez
Santa Cruz County Prepares for the Next Major Wildfire, Antonio Lucero
The Need for Health and Community Resources in Monterey County, Yesenia Lustre
Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Awareness Lesson Plan, Alet Martinez
The Prevention Of Bullying In Elementary Schools, Cecilia Martinez
Educational Intervention for the Chinatown Homeless Community to Stay Safe from COVID-19, Guillermina Martinez
Destigmatize Addiction through Education, Miranda Martinez
Social-Emotional Learning Icebreakers, Annabell Melgoza-Lopez
Cultivating Healthy Relationships Between Parents and Students, Dulce Montano
Appreciation Day for Clinical Staff at VNA Hospice, Melody Nguyen
Responding to Domestic Violence with Transformative Justice and Community Accountability, Anaiis Nysether
Wellness Through Nature, Yulissa Ochoa
Supplementation of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County’s Commitment to Equity, Cristian Paredez
Effectiveness of Digital Literacy Classes, Beatriz Perez-Haro
Exercise for Happier Employees, Charlotte Pletsch
Engaging Santa Cruz County Employers, Jayne Prieto
Using Facebook Live to Raise Awareness About Abuse and Available Resources, Claudia Ramirez Garcia
Mental Health Awareness Among Watsonville Youth, Yajaira Rea
The Rise of Spanish Speaking Advocates at CASA of Santa Cruz, Jackelin Rodriguez
Research and Coordination of Monterey County Community Action Partnership Strategic Planning Process, Rebecca Ryan
Access to Public Assistance Benefits & Services Outreach, Maria Saucedo
Increasing High School Students’ Awareness of the Effects of Gender Stereotypes, Kelly Y. Shepherd
More Than A Record: The Impacts of The School-to-Prison Pipeline, Lydia Soto
Generating Leaders Through Educational Activities & Mentorship Program, Maria Torres
Violence Impact in Salinas, Kimberly Torres Ochoa
Community Gardening & Nutrition Education Event to Improve Healthy Living, Silvia Yunuen Torres Ochoa
Cannabis Education Training for Monterey County, Pregnant & Lactating Mothers, Ciara L. Vernon
EAHS: Demystifying the Wellness Center for Student Social Emotional Support, Natalie Zamora
Education Inequities in South Monterey County: No English Learner Left Behind, Alejandra Zavala
Marketing Campaign to Increase Community Awareness of Human Trafficking Victims, Monique Zepeda
Capstones/Theses from 2020
Heart Ambassador Newsletter, Montserrat Abrego
Strategic Outreach Program for the MPC Foundation, Cathryn Ainsworth
Engage, Encourage, & Empower: Shining Light on the Resources Available to Youth, Lissa Alaniz
Salinas Union High School District Resource Video, Carmen Ambriz
MPC Resource Webinar, Julianna Andrade
Beyond The Books, Melissa Arias Hidalgo
Central Coast High School Student Scholarship Fundraiser, Alex Beamer
Growth and Success in Special Education, Kimberly Berrelleza
CASA Advocates Virtual Activities Capstone, Ana Guadalupe Borrayo-Garcia
Social Media: Impact on Adolescents, Mary Breen
Any is Too Many: Impaired Driving in Santa Cruz County, Karena Brewington
Rancho Cielo Value Added Program Evaluation, Yacin Cardenas Alfaro
Social Isolation in Aging Adults, Lisa Marie Castillo
Support Group for Immigrant Children, Lizbeth Cisneros
Awareness of Rights and Services Available for Victims of Crime, Sarai Colin
Importance of Grief and Loss Support, Omar I. Cortez
CASA Foster Youth Low Engagement On Program Activities, Sugey Cortez
Caregiver Burnout, Julia Cruz Moreno
Promoting Higher Education, Sandra Estrada
College Students Succeed with Basic Needs, Jarely Fraga-Lopez
Restorative Justice Practices: Addressing the Eleven Percent, Marshal Galvan Jr.
Stress and Mindfulness Presentation, Miriam Garcia Cendejas
Heart Ambassadors Training Resources, Leilany Garcia
Basic Body Mechanics to Prevent injuries During a Transfer, Veronica Gutierrez
Behavioral Health Issues Among War Veterans, Michelle Guzman
Wellness Group for Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness, Brittany A. Hancock
Resume Building and Job Leads Brochure, Evon Harris
Stigma Reduction Programming in Monterey County, Don Heading
Supporting Survivors Coming Forward, Samanta Herrera
Say It Out Loud Outreach Implementation, Miriam Huipe
DataShare Monterey County Website, Audra Ketchem
Life After Reunification Fails, Lucy Kim
Marketing Strategies to Increase Participant Rates, Roxanna Leon Ceja
Addressing Isolation in Seniors Living in Monterey County, Josefina Leon
Increasing CSUMB Students' Awareness on How to Identify and Cope With Stress, Alida Lopez
Affinity & Affection: Adolescent Relationships, Andrea Lopez
Addressing Lack of engagement with the youth in their community, Mayte Lopez
One Skill at a Time- Friends Outside, Jocelyn Lopez Sanchez
For Advocates, Raquel Magadan-Sanchez
La Cultura Cura/Culture Heals, Vanessa Magdaleno Morga
Emotional Resilience for Educators, Rosario Martinez
Workout Routine, Valeria Sofia Maynez
Mental Health and Latinx Empowerment Workshop for Youth, Rachel Mejia
Greenfield High School Internship, Annette Mercado
Pharmacy Outreach to Increase Awareness About YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Agustin Meza Nunez
Teachers Collaboration with Gear Up Extra College Readiness Resource for Students, Brenda Monroy
DOR Awareness, Shannon Mortela
Examining the History of Racial Groups to Understand Health Disparities in Monterey County, Virginia Murillo
Closing the Virtual Gap: Resources for At-Home Learning During COVID-19, Francis Nizza
Pedestrian Safety, Karen Pacheco Silva
Increasing the Utilization of Mental Health Services Among the Latino Community, Jennifer Padilla
Comfort Kits, Emilce Perez
Support Group Outcomes for Hispanic/Latinx Youth in San Benito County, Melina M. Perez
Mental Health Awareness in Arroyo Seco Academy, Elia Pizano
Access and Functional Needs Community, Isabel Ramirez
Volunteering with Veterans, David Ramos
Non-prescription Sale of Syringes in Monterey County, Ruby Ramos Godoy
English Discussion Group Curriculum, Cristina Rico
What Kind of Resources Are There for Caregivers of Patients With Mental Illness?, Candice Robertson
Flourishing Gardens In Peoples Lives, Ramiro Rocha
Helping Families: One Step at a Time, Gustavo Rua
Honoring Our Community Heroes, Juan C. Ruiz Jr
Insufficient Post Secondary Information for Students in Alternative Schools, Iradzeni Salazar
Mental Health and You, Sierra Salvatierra
Learning Together- The Importance of Parental Involvement in their Children’s Education, Myra C. Sanchez
Santa Cruz Hospice: Transitions and Palliative Care Services Pilot Volunteer Program, Renalyn Mae Serrano
No-Cost Flu Clinics, Madyson Shands
The Importance of Self-Care for Those Who Have Family Members on Hospice, Kristina Silvestre
Vet 2 Vet: Peer Support for Transitioning Student Veterans, Ryan J. Sparks
