Capstones/Theses from 2025
Breaking the Silence: Student Mental Health, Karina Almanza
The Unseen Wounds: How Non-Utilization of VA Benefits Contributes to Veteran Incarceration, Peter R. Barragan
Improving Hospice Care Awareness in the Hispanic/Latino Community of Monterey County, Dulce M. Cortez Cruz
Memory Matters: Cognitive Screenings for Dementia Detection in Monterey County, Cintia Gonzalez
Operation S.P.O.C., Brian P. Henry
Small But Mighty: Strengthening the Value of Local Pocket Parks, Makana SM Higa
Breaking the Stigma: Connecting the Community to Mental Health Resources, Nancy Iniguez
Home for the Brave: Housing Program, Amanda Jabr
Unlocking Potential Through Expungement, Carolina Lopez
Engaging Minds, Changing lives: Developing Youth Centered Substance Use Education for VHA, Diana K. Maravillo
Art of Returning: Supporting Students After Psychiatric Hospitalization, Kaly Mariano
Childhood in the Shadow of Obesity: A Monterey County Reality, Maricruz Marquez Alvarado
Supporting the Supporters: Assessing the Health and Needs of Family Caregivers, Fatima S. Meza-Salgado
The CSUMB Well-Being Compass: A Student Guide, Giselle Miller
Catalyst to Connection: Addressing Social Isolation through Youth Workshop, Julia Nichols
Mental Health Matters: Youth in Alternative School, Lizbeth Ochoa Ramirez
The Price of Health: Income Disparities, Chronic Disease and Nutritional Inequity., Joana Ortiz Atlixqueno
Healthy Food, Healthy Future: Equitable Nutrition Access, Daisy Paredes
Educational Empowerment: Building Connections Through Interventions, Melanie V. Partida
Systems Thinking’s Contribution to Youth Empowerment, Lucia O. Perez Perez
Ready, Set, Thrive: Preparing Youth for Tomorrow, Denise Rios
Community Voices, Climate Action Choices: Working towards a Resilient Monterey County, Lesley A. Solano Alonso
The Truth Behind Accessing Care for Underserved Populations, Patricia Daniela Vallejo Gomez
Capstones/Theses from 2024
Improving Communication Between Providers and Patients During Pediatric Cancer Care, Yuritza Arciga
Family Engagement: Identifying and Meeting Family Needs, Clara Beas
Socio-Emotional Learning Interventions for Student Achievement, Alexis Campos
Addressing Youth Mental Health in Monterey County: Initiating Help-seeking Behavior, Arianna Campos
Cultural Concepts of Distress Education for Clinicians, Leilani Jolene Santos Cancio
Bridging the Gap: Fostering Open Dialogue on Resource Access and Service Needs, Cameron Castillo
Empowering Vidas by Affirming Motivation, Optimism, Resilience in Educators, Irene Castro
Pedestrian Safety: Crossing Language Barriers, Monica Corral
Addressing the Lack of Parental Involvement with Spanish-Speaking Parents in Education, Zaira Cortez-Zacarias
Political Accountability and the Censure or Rep. Tlaib, Mabel Cummings
Bridging the Gap of Client Engagement with Mental Health Services, Megan Cuva
Obesity: Influencing Behavioral Consumption Through Meal Kit Distribution, Alejandro Hernandez
Educating Hispanic Parents through an Informative Video in Monterey County, Jonathan Hernandez Hernandez
Addressing the Needs of Survivors in Domestic Violence Shelters, Diana Edith Hernandez Saldivar
Healthy Teen Dating Relationships, Thalia Hernandez
The Startup Spotlight: Chronicles of Innovation (2016-2023), Dawn Hightree
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Tracker, Anthony Homami
Allowing Latinx Students’ Voices to be Heard, Sofie Jamieson
County Compensation Proposal: Bridging Benefit Gaps for Employees, Danny Jaramillo
Mental Health Survey With Client Feedback, Alessia Grace Jimenez
Sexual Wellness Across Abilities: Reimagining Education for Adults with Disabilities, Damiana Kelsey
Enhanced Care Management, James Love
Identifying Gaps: Mixtec Parents’ Experiences within the Salinas Union High School District, Daniela Maldonado Prudencio
Communicating Development for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Ruby Mandujano
Financial Empowerment Workshops to Improve Life Skills for Former Foster Youth, Nelsy Leny Montes-Romero
Mentoring At-Risk Students, Ana Cecilia Muñoz
The Need For Volunteer Engagement, Brittney Portillo
Career Readiness, Jeanette Quezada
Stronger Together: Boys of New School and CostaNoa, Analupita Ramirez-Cortes
Community Benefits Awareness Presentations, Marlene Ramirez
Addressing the Issue of Public Defender Excessive Caseload in Low-Income Communities, Moises Reynoso Colin
Empowering Minds: Navigating Mental Health through Workshop based learning, Isabel E. Rocha-Fernandez
The Importance of an Operations Manual, Richard Schlotthauer
Affordable Housing Solutions: Navigating the Cienega Heights Application Process, Valerie Solorzano
Active Transportation Term Guide, Kalonni Steib
The Forgotten S.O.P., Kamille Stevens
Implementing an Enhanced Care Management Program Serving Post-Incarcerated Individuals, Brianna Tome
Art for the Heart; Elevating The Annual Gathering For Women Art Fair, Melanie Verga
Diversity Coordinator Training, Norma Victoria
Comprehensive Community Medicine, Alexander Walther
Combating Social Work Burnout with Agency Trainings, Franchesca Weaver
Breaking Barriers: Bridging Resource Gaps in Low-Income Communities, Maria Fernanda Yanez Cabrera
Transitioning Coordinated Family Support Services from the For-Profit to the Nonprofit Sector, Yesenia Zavala
Disposal Deficiency: Single-Use Battery-Powered Smoking Devices, Isaiah A. Zuniga
Capstones/Theses from 2023
Unstable Housing for Former Foster Youth in Santa Cruz County, Mariah Alanis
Mental Health in Substance Abuse Clinics: Illuminating the Importance of Mental Health in the Behavioral Health and Human Services Field, Janette Amezcua Alcala
Understanding and Preventing Burnout Among Behavioral Health Workers, Jafar Almukdadi
Fall Collection Drive for Homeless Individuals in Monterey County, Xitlali Amaya Romero
Finding Graduation Success in Vocational Education, Danielle Austin
Support Families’ Increased Access to Dental Care, Carmen Barron
Family Day, Laura Bonilla
Health Disparities Across High School Students, Yadira Bonilla
Substance Use Education for Youth, Lizet Borrayo
Basic Needs Housing Advocate Program, Loyce Jewell Bryant
Improving Learning Environments in Schools Through Evidence Based Strategies, Brenda Cabrera
Youth Recruitment Specialist, Esperanza K. Cabrera
Utilizing Social Media to Promote Services, Deysi Castillo
Mental Health Awareness for Low-Income Families in Santa Cruz County, Mayra Castillo
Victims of Crime: System Navigation, Ashley R. Chesney
Diabetes Prevention, Anabelli Coronel
Substance Abuse Prevention Workshop For Youth, Daniella Cuevas
Adjusting Emotional Intelligence and Coping Mechanisms to Improve Classroom Behavior, Emilia Davies-England
Conquering and Combating Isolation, Nicholas DeAnda
Community Program Resource Guide of Activities for Youth, Bernadette M. Delariva
Food Insecurity at Los Abuelitos, Rosalina Duran
Prevalence of Diabetes in Monterey County, Irenee Judith Flores-Morgado
Attention to Attendance at Marina Vista, Jaylord Gapol
Life Review Workbook, Iris Garcia Estrada
Help for the Community at the Marina Library, Frank Garcia
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant, Angela Goncalves
Improving Health, Diet, & Nutritional Awareness Among the Veteran Population, Denise Hernandez
Fight for Housing, Gema Hernandez
Needs Assessment, Rosemonique Hernandez
Chinatown Outreach - Targeted Resources for the Unhoused Population, Jesus Herrera
Coded Daily Communication Log Providing Client’s Health Updates, Joy Hodson
Tech Support Workshops for Seniors: Bridging the Digital Divide, Ana Huerta