Capstones/Theses from 2019
A Life Skill Workshop for Youth on Probation, Gabriela Ayala
Incompetency to Stand Trial: An Informational Guide, Natalie Baur
Cheers to You Campaign: Reducing Impaired Driving in Santa Cruz County, Mickaela Janine Bernardo
Higher Education for At-Risk Youth in Santa Cruz County, Abbye Bohon
Supporting Pet Ownership of Vulnerable Populations, Victoria Bunch
Developing Information on Mental Health and Counseling Services, Katherine Bustamante
Child Welfare and Substance Abuse, Viridiana Camacho
Outreach and Education on Traffic Safety, Jaclyn Caraveo
Out of County Advocacy for Foster Youth, Desiree N. Carmona
Social Interaction and Reaction Among Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Kayla Chapman
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing, Esmeralda Contreras-Heredia
Monterey County District Attorney’s: A Technology-Based Policy & Procedure Manual, Manuel Correa
Evaluating Father Involvement in the Voluntary Family Maintenance and Reunification Process, Elizabeth Crescencio-Garduno
Fine Arts Building Relationship Between Advocates and Youth in CASA of Monterey, Lizbeth Cruz
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program: Grad Program, Catrina M. Cruz-Reyes
Bridging College-Readiness Disparities Within Historically Underrepresented High School Students, Luis A. Ecute
Mental Health Awareness and Education, Marco Espinoza
Increasing Retention of Foster Resource Families, Bianca Kristal Estrada
Obesity in Monterey County, Ruth Gamino
Measuring the Impact of Affordable Housing on Family Well-Being in Santa Cruz County, Karen Gomez
It's Game Night at the Shelter, Margarita Gonzalez
Expanding Gender Non-binary Access in California’s Victim Compensation Program, Vianeth Gonzalez Muro
IMC Policy Platform, Yoselinne Gonzalez
Implementation of the Drug Medi Cal Organized Delivery System in an Outpatient SUD Rehabilitation Agency, Casie Greene
The Impact Zero-Tolerance Policies Have on High School Students, Elsa Guillen
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cultural Competency Trainings Within the Monterey County Behavioral Health Department, Maritza Gutierrez
California State University Monterey Bay Basic Needs Outreach Program, Spencer Harnett
Preparing Youth With Job Readiness Skills, Jennifer Islas
Understanding Barriers to Attending Food Distributions, Janell Jimenez
A Data Driven Approach to Increasing CASA Compliance, Desiraye Kesterson
A data-driven approach to increasing male advocacy at CASA of Monterey County, Andrea Ledesma
California Rural Legal Assistance Employment Education Outreach Project, Daisy Leon Melendrez
Community Development & Engaging Clients at OMNI, Christopher Lizaola
New Opportunities for Monterey County Children's Health Outreach for Insurance, Care and Enrollment, Cynthia Merrie Lopez
Raising Awareness in King City about Sun Street Centers Outpatient Services, Stephanie Madrid
A High Percentage of College Students Are Low Income in California, Paulo Magana
College and Career Awareness in Elementary Schools, Veronica Martinez Gracida
End of Life Care, Ana Mederos
Parent Involvement in Elementary Schools, Maria Miramontes
Diabetes and Effectiveness of Gym Usage, Roberto Moore
Abriendo Puertas/ Opening Doors Curriculum Evaluation, Josclynn Morales
Educating Advocates about the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), Anna M. Neibel
Motivating Foster Youth to Become Activist within the Legislative Process, Haley Nelson
Supporting Healthier Eating Habits for Monterey County Employees, Brenda M. Ortiz
Reducing Recidivism Rates, Oscar Padilla
Addressing Food Insecurity Through Staff Development, Briana Palacios
Bilingual Prescription Drug Safety for Santa Cruz County, Monica Pantoja
Increasing Awareness of legal services and tenant rights in Watsonville, Ana Laura Partida Lopez
A Technology Resource Guide for The Safety Nest, Maribel Perez
Food Waste at La Isla Pacifica Shelter, Yesenia Perez
Bridge to Inclusion: Honoring Insight from Families with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Lindsay Peterson
Participants of the Diabetes Prevention Program Not Completing the Program, Armando Politron
CASA Youth Resource Guide, Jessica Ramos
Blueprint for Shared Safety Strategic Plan, ReAnn Ramos
Waste Reduction at La Isla, Alexandria Rangel
Providing Resources for Probationers, Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse, Crystal Rangel
Salud a la Salud Mental (A Toast to Mental Health), Arturo Rodriguez
Fraud Prevention for Seniors, Claudia Rodriguez
Ensuring Victims’ Rights and Inspiring Hope through Community Collaboration, Evelyn Rodriguez Martinez
Implementation & Evaluation of the On-Sale Responsible Alcohol Merchant Awards, Sara Michele Rowe
Creating Access Individuals with Disabilities who are Experiencing Homelessness, Megan C. Sanchez
Evaluation of Monterey Jazz Festival’s Clinicians in the Schools Program, Miguel L. Santos
Legal Advocacy Brochure, Elisa M Silva
Central Coast VNA Palliative Care Volunteer Program, Jacquelyn Taueetia
Serving Youth in Santa Cruz County, Lorena Torres-Alvarez
Finding Chromebooks for the Community, Angel Tran
Increasing Active Engagement & Participation in the Guardian Scholars Program, Cali Trimble
Condom Dispenser Program, Madilynn Turner
A Child’s Perspective of the Foster Care System, Cynthia Valdez
Community Health Workers on Oral Health: Raising Awareness, Zuleyma Valdez
Healthy Lives: Childhood Obesity in Monterey County, Norma Verduzco
Youth Education Program, Venessa Villa-Martin
An Analysis of Parental Engagement in Spanish and Bilingual Families, Marielena F. Villicana
Rest for the Heart: Respite Care Training for Interns, Victoria Rose Weatherford
Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), Laura Wright
Capstones/Theses from 2018
The Impact of Limited Internet and Computer Access within an Urban Community, Marie Lizbeth Alonzo
Foster Youth Mentorship Program, Adriana Anaya
Senior Resource Outreach Project, Mariah Barry
A Healthy Body, A Healthy Mind, Marlen Bonilla Amador
Accelerating an Opioid Safety Collaborative’s Efforts in Addressing Opioid Use and Misuse, Norma Cabriales Gutierrez
Step by Step: Bridging the Gap between Law Enforcement and Youth, Juan Castro
Bullying Prevention through Kindness, Anissa Childers
Effectiveness of Remind.com for Students Missing Credits at Greenfield High School, Alfredo Diaz
Lending a Helping Paw: Streamlining a Volunteer Handbook, Andrew Donati
Child Neglect Awareness Educational Workshop, Lizette Escobar and Courtney R. McCrary
Increasing Parent Volunteers in Head Start Classrooms, Anali Fuentes
Students on Truancy, Gabriela Garcia
Implementing Mindfulness into Schools, Kristen Gonzales
Janus of Santa Cruz Lighthouse Resource and Recovery App for Relapse Prevention, Christine Henriques
Dementia Knowledge Among Hispanic Family Caregivers, Carmen Hernandez Gomez
Gearing Up for College, Beatriz Amy Huerta
No Senior or Persons with Disabilities Left Behind, Elizabeth Lopez
Creating Access with Technology, Guadalupe Lopez
Increasing Technology Skills for Head Start Staff in Monterey County, Jasmin Lopez
Resource/Activity Guide for CASA Advocates, Kathreen Lopez
Community Outreach for Diabetes Awareness, Brendan Greer Louthen
Diversification of Resources in Rural King City, Laura Martinez
College & Career Exploration, Karina Medina
Road to Change: A Community’s Story on Strengthening Law Enforcement-Community Relations, Corina Mejia
Conozca sus Derechos Como Rentero, Maria Melgoza-Gaytan
