» MLD Capstone Projects

“Leadership in Teaching: Why It Matters”
By Quan Bui

"Service Learning Pedagogy: The Impact of Education and Reflection on Civic Identity Development During Community Engagement"
By Sophia Farchione

"Leading Virtual Teams Post-COVID-19 with Emotionally Intelligent Leadership"
By Shelby Forlizzi

"Understanding the Significance of Providing Quality Feedback as a Leader"
By Nicole Kim

"Transformation or Legacy: A Subtle and S.M.A.R.T. Handshake Between Practicality and Progressiveness"
By Joshua Krapes

"Preparing College Coaches to Enhance the Student-Athlete Experience"
By Barron Maizland

"Understanding the First-Generation Experience to Empower and Support First-Generation College Students"
By Erika Martinez

"Mental Health on our Minds"
By Tanaz Nourian

"Mindful Practice for a Better Inclusive Workplace"
By Jonalie Resurreccion

"Franchise Fitness: Leading Employees to Job Satisfaction"
By Caitlin Sergio

"Employee Wellbeing: Redefining Wealth in the Workplace"
By Hannah Sevilla

"The Youth Centers of Orange: Quality Staff, Quality Program, Brighter Futures"
By Meagan Specht

"The Transfer Process: Exploring First-Generation Community College Students' Obstacles"
By Valerie Tellez

"The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in an Organization"
By Tanya Vaghela

"Peer Leadership and Development in STEM College Students"
By Ashley Whelpley

“A Path to Improving Student-Athlete Mental Health”
By Katie Bell and Raquel Greenberg

"Intersectional Feminist Peace Leadership: A Framework for the Future"
By Breil Bonaguro

"Leadership Day For English Language Learners"
By Josefina Cruz Molina

"Leading Student Leaders"
By Celina Davis

"Mentoring Leaders"
By Brooke Denny

"Empowering Authentic Voices and Collaboration"
By Rudy Duarte

"Life in the Fast Lane: Understanding the Work as a Residence Life Staff Member"
By Alyssa Grimaldo

"Health and Leadership in Student-Athletes"
By Paige Gurich

"Mentorship and Student Development"
By Makayla Hall

"Advocating for Underrepresented Communities: A Universal Design Approach"
By Sonya Hall

"Emotional First Aid Kit"
By Nshyira Korankyi and Alysia Choi

"Ending Violence: Creating a Safer Community Though Education and Public Action"
By Jared Lum

"Sports Impact on Youth Development"
By Mallory Mathis

"Service Learning and Leadership"
By Yeji Mowrer

"Mentoring Great Futures: Youth Facilitation Guide for Character Development"
By Ana Ochoa

"Untapped Potential: After School Programming"
By Kylie Parks

"Rebuilding School Community Through a Pandemic with Asset-Based Student Leadership"
By Ashley Pham

"A Plan with Game Plan"
By Kelly Ramstack

"Betting on Black: Championing Black Male Student Success"
By Justin Riley

"Resources and Reducing Burnout"
By Haley Russo

"Building Workplace Relationships: Reducing Burnout, Improving Organization Culture, and Creating Community through Monthly Team-Building Exercises"
By Gladys Sanchez

"Student and Community Relations"
By Nikki Schwartz

"Youth Voice: Using Youth Agency as the Foundation for Creating a Youth Council within USA Gymnastics"
By Maya Yesharim

“Implementing Multicultural Literature into our Education for Youth, A New Path to Inclusivity, and Accepting our Differences One Book at a Time”
By Ikky Aziz

“Mentoring for Young Alumni and Professionals”
By Frank Burgess

“Creating and Sustaining Positive Relationships”
By Dominique Curatola

“Creating and Sustaining Positive Relationships”
By Caroline DeStefano

“Upward and Beyond - TRIO Upward Bound: Turning College Dreams into College Success”
By Susana Elizalde

“The Human-Horse Connection: Leadership is Required”
By Elizabeth Granados

“It's A Team Game: Sports-Based Youth Development and Community Outreach”
By Cam Haslam

“From Diapers and Deadlines to Diploma: Centering the Nontraditional Student Experience”
By Lauren Henderson

“Inside OC: Cultural Community Enclaves and Racial Identity Development in College Students”
By Rebecca Hesgard

“Restoring the Dream: An Exploration of Affirming Practice in Faith-Based Recovery”
By Madison Hill

“Authentic Corporate Spaces: Recruiting and Retaining Underrepresented Talent in Technology-Based Companies”
By Grace J. Kim

“Planning Eco-Friendly Events: A Guide to Plan Sustainable Events”
By Courtney Lutkus

“Creating an Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive School Curriculum”
By Kat Lynch

“Intersectional Voices Amplified: Commemorating the BIPOC Communities That Have Shaped Chapman University”
By Yazmin Mendez

“Adventures in Virtual Event Planning and Community Building: A Capstone Journey”
By Nicole Michel

“Lead the Pack: Cultivating Student-Athlete Leaders Through Emotional Intelligence and Resilience”
By Mike Molina

“A Helping Hand to a Healing Mind”
By TJ Pe

“The Alternate Housing Movement: Facilitating Socioeconomic Equity and Democratic Community in Co-Curricular Spaces”
By Kate Ragan

“Anything You Can Imagine Is Real”
By Tania Ramos

“Healing Democracy: Anti-Racism Guide for Educators”
By Gabrielle Richmond

“Cultivating Youth and Impacting STEM Education”
By Jessie Rivera

“Women in Leadership in Construction”
By Katie Rodda

“Crip Our Voices: An Exploration of Disability in Higher Education”
By Hailey Salsman

“Paws for the Planet: Increasing Environmentally Sustainable Behavior at Chapman University”
By Nicole Schmidt

“From Home to American Higher Education: The Problems that International Students and International ESL/EFL Students Face in Adjusting in American Higher Education Culture”
By Barbara Shoffner

“I Stand Out, I Stand Up: An Exploration of BIPOC Students and How They Navigate a Predominately White Institution”
By Omar Zuwayed

“Undergraduate Health and Wellness”
By Ketzia Abramson

“Fun, Fresh & Healthy: Creating Healthy Habits Early on to Cultivate Healthy Leaders”
By Amanda Aguayo

“Be a Buddy Not a Bully”
By Brayden Ainsworth

“Bright Not Burnt: Developing Nonprofit Leaders and Reducing Burnout Through Creative Expression”
By Mayanne Betonio

“Leadership for Social Change: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training for Student”
By Kayla Camacho

“You Play Ball Like a Girl: The Stories Behind Female Athletes”
By Priscilla Campos

“Simply Mindful: A 12 Week Guided Journal to Cultivate Mindfulness”
By Gaby Caporicci

“The Digital Impact Dialogue: Empowering Creative Leaders in Today's Digital World”
By Celeste C. Carbonell

“First Generation Empowerment: Enhancing Resources to Equip First Generation Students for Collegiate Success”
By Devin Dalager

“Food Waste Warriors”
By Christina Deierling

“Leadership Stage: My Past Four Years as a Leader & Student”
By Keri Anne Fuller

"Vocalizing: Empowering Marginalized Students Through Sharing Their Stories”
By Victoria Gomez

“Develop Authentic Guidebook to Support the Chinese Parachute High Schoolers in USA”
By Junping Guo

“Challenging the Process: Establishing a Democratic Foundation for Graduate Students at Chapman University”
By Nicholas Jakel

“Challenging the Process: Establishing a Democratic Foundation for Graduate Students at Chapman University”
By Basti Lopez

“A Warm Welcome: Reframing Transfer Orientation at Chapman University”
By Mel Leavens

“Encore Leadership Initiative”
By Debbie Loughran

“Re-Storying My Campus: From 'Me' to 'We'"
By Karin Mao

“Art History So White”
By Karla A. Monterrey

“The Impact of Leadership on Countering Violent Extremism”
By Nick Rooney

“You Are Worthy of Opportunities: Dedicated to All First Generation, Low-Income, Students of Color”
By Jess Salgado

“From Love to Game, Set, Match: Promoting Positive Youth Development Through Tennis”
By Joshua Sarsfield

“Blurred Lines: Transforming the Coaching Identity”
By Bri Tomas

“Growing Leaders: A Professional Development Plan for Undergraduate Student Workers”
By Morgan Vaughn

“Undiscovered Potential: A First Generation Student's Guide for Transitioning Out of College and Leading in the Workplace”
By Aaron Vilaubi

“Leveraging Cultural Capital: First-Generation Students & Career Development”
By Kara Ward

“A Call to Care: An Exploration of Caregiver-Affirming Perspectives”
By Beth Weiner

“Silent Barriers: Food Insecurity at Chapman University”
By Anna White

“Just a Normal Day: Mental Health in an APIDA World”
By Andy Yi

“Culture Sculpture”
 By Jessica Lumley

“Teachers F1RST: A Social-Emotional Learning School-Based Arts Intervention Program”
By Ismael Soto

"Identity Embodied”
By Andrea Varon

“In Plain Sight: Exploring Socioeconomic Status and Student Development through Campus Spaces”
By Sam Schlernitzauer

”Chapman University Upward Bound”
By Béa Tomaselli Tiritilli

“The Inner Game: A Summit for Mindful Leadership in Sports”
By Marvin E. Poquiz

“Riding the Wave: Leadership Development through Student-Athlete Experience”
By Garrett Aanestad

“On Campus Internship Program: Accessible and Meaningful Internship Experiences”
By Samuel Delude

“Creating a Culture of Empathy: How to Improve Culture, Keep Quality Employees, and Drive Performance”
By Cailyn Hefferman

“Together We Can: A Guide to Uniting Parents and Charter Schools in Santa Ana"
By Stephanie Cuevas

“Making Circles: The Story of Me, The Story of We, The Story of What Could Be”
By Mai Gattenyo

“We: Five Minutes to Change Your Workplace Culture”
By Monica Suh

“PEPP: Panther Experiential Philanthropy Project”
By Alisa Driscoll

“The Heartbeat of Human Connection”
By Andrea D. Chattler

“Thriving Organizations: Using Leadership Development and Positive Psychology to Maximize Outcomes”
By Naomi Nguyen

“What is Your Impact? A Coaching Tool to Develop Oneself to Live a More Agile and Conscious Life”
By Jasmin Tchang

“Next Generation Scholars Program”
By Christian Alexander Aguilar

“Parallels: The Resident Advisor’s Training Guidebook and Reflection Journal for Initiating a Second-Year Experience”
By Krista Kelly

“Manspress: A Journey to Discover the Untold Stories of Men”
By Jimmy Xie

“The Inclusive CLASP: Community-based Learning Achieves Success Program”
By Taylor Aronow

“Improv(ing) Gender Equality in the Workplace”
By Kevin Figueroa

“What About Us? Enhancing the Chapman Experience for Faculty and Staff Through Increased Mental Health Resources”
By Emily Sumpf

“The Starting Block: A Guiding Curriculum for Student-Athlete Identity Development”
By Juliane Corpus

“Leadership Experience: An Afterschool Support Program for Secondary Students”
By Nicholas J. Irwin

"The Mindful Teacher: An Interactive and Reflective Workbook Encouraging Equity In the Elementary Classroom”
By Ariana S. White

“Discovering Comfort in Discomfort: An Undergraduate Workshop Series for Building Coping Skills, Resilience and Confidence”
By Ryan Richard Ronan

“Residential Transfer Enrichment Academy: A Summer Experience of Self Discovery for Community College Students”
By Nancy Stephanie Arteaga

“Professional Enhancement through Strength Based Narrative: A Workforce Development Program for Federal Work-Study Students”
By Richard Louis Garcia

“Workplace Happiness: A Corporate Internship Program for Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose”
By Mariela Ortiz

“University Womxn’s Center: Fostering a Feminist Space”
By Jessica Mari Gonzalez

“Moxie: A Curriculum and Mentorship Program for Young Christian Women to Realize their Leadership Potential”
By Laura Ellen Dart

“Playbook for Life: Career Exploration and Sport Exit Strategies for NCAA Student Athletes”
By Franciska Morlet

“Identifying Inclusivity: Understanding the Roles of Society and Personal Identity in Cultivating Inclusive Spaces”
By Lindsey Jacobs

“Breaking the Cycle: Guiding Youth Through Leadership, Mindfulness, and Peace”
By Connie Chang

“Empowering Parents and Guardians in Primary Education: Action Through Literacy, Community, and Diversity”
By Mckenna V. Woolley

“The Communal Brew Initiative”
By Marissa Maynor

“Puzzles: Creating the Bigger Picture of Self and Others”
By Paula Pearl

“VisionEARS: A Business Education Program for Professional Development, Personal Growth, and Pursuing a Vision”
By Rachel A. Villanueva

“Leveling the Playing Field: Financial Empowerment for Underserved High School Seniors”
By Alex Popescu

"Addison, Myriad Masculinities in Media”
By William Garrett

“The WE Circle: Creating an Organization for the Education, Exploration, Equality, and Empowerment of All Women”
By Traci Mueller

“PerSIStence: Empowering First Year Collegiate Women to Author Their Identities and Experiences”
By Elise M. Cimino 

“REFLECT: Reinvigorating Education through Fostering Leadership and Effective Community Ties within Inclusive Secondary Populations”
By Sara J. Reeves

“Spectacles and Skepticism: Critical Media Literacy Curriculum for Digital Empowerment and Ownership”
By Jessica Salamon

“NOOR: A Leadership Development Program for Muslim College Students”
By Lotfi Negeen

“6 Cultural Keys for Career Readiness: Unlocking Cultural Self-Awareness, Developing Career Readiness, and Fostering Community”
By Aaron Perez

“M.I.N.D.: Mentoring in New Dimensions, A Professional Mentoring Course for Community Colleges”
By Nhi T. Tran

“Student Athl(eats): Serving a Healthier Future through Food Safety”
By Kelsey Marie Mackin

“Graduate Student Experiences: Cultivating Support & Community”
By Hilary C. Leath

“The Tao of Engagement: Exploration of Self, Society, Purpose, and Voice in the 21st Century Secondary Classroom”
By Greg Hill

"So, What Are You Going to Do About It?" A Grit and Resilience Training Program for Third Culture Kids”
By Anika Murarka

“GET Learning: Generational Education with Technology Learning Program”
By Emily Frisch

“IAIDA: Inclusion Advocates in Developing Asia”
By Kelsey Chang

“GUARD: Growing Understanding, Acceptance, Readiness, and Resiliency for Dual-Identity Families”
By Melanie Hawe

”Early Childhood Gender Socialization: A Preschool Curriculum Guide”
By Michelle Adam

“Forging New Fields of Play: Fostering Collaborative Relationships Between Communities and Professional Sports Organizations”
By Gabriel Alamillo

“Reaching Your Peak: 10 Ways to Incorporate Leadership Development into Your Classroom”
By Daylen Degelsmith

“KOHDA: Knowledge of Health for Dental Auxillaries”
By Katie Modrirpour

“Navigating the World as a Woman: Identity and Self-Authorship Development in Collegiate Women”
By Bronwyn Holder

“Restorative Storytelling: A Conflict Resolution Project"
By Anne Buchanan