Capstones/Theses from 2021
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
Unbreakable Gnomies: New Student Success Program at Monterey Bay Charter School, Kaitlin Starkey
Attendance Rates, Jamila Teal
Evaluation of the Clerical Triage Pilot Program’s Implementation Process, Jacqueline Torres
Volunteer Engagement, Ken Townend
Tangible Needs Assessment for Teenage Cancer Patients and Their Siblings, Karla Valencia-Fernandez
Increasing Accessibility to Key Social Determinants of Health in Monterey County, Tabitha Vargas
Assessing Effectiveness of the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Safety Procedures Education, Ernesto Verduzco
Survivors' Attainment of Life-Skills, Morgan Victor
Homelessness Prevention Contacts Datasheet, Juan Whitehead
Capstones/Theses from 2019
Collection of Analyzed Data from Health and Human Services Professionals: Stressors and Self-Care Practices, Yesenia Alcala
Girls Support Group, Celina Alexa Alvarez
Empowerment Workshop: Helping End the Cycle of Domestic Violence, Brianna Caitlin Anderson
An Outreach Project for People Experiencing Homelessness, Patricia Aparicio
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Jennifer Aparicio-Sandoval
Merecemos Saber/ We Deserve to Know, Erika Arreola
Offering Healthy Foods in Food Trucks, Karina Arvizu Vazquez
Case Management Resource Binder, Moneka Ashley
Day Worker Center: Employer and Client Engagement, Anayeli Avalos
