Capstones/Theses from 2020
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
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