The Support Young People Project

The Support Young People Project is my research lab at CSUMB. Together, we conduct mixed-methods, intersectional, and interdisciplinary research on interpersonal relationships and policies/practices that support youth and young adults. We work with researchers, community-based organizations, and youth to identify strategies that can reduce health and educational disparities.

Students from my lab have successfully entered doctoral and master’s programs in the social sciences or have attained jobs in the fields of education, mental health, and healthcare. If you’re interested in joining the lab as an undergraduate student, please email me at ssnapp@csumb.edu.

Current Research Assistants

Lab Alumni

Jose Zarate (2021-2023) is a licensed clinician at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

Nikole Babcock (2021-2023) is currently enrolled in a PhD program at University of Connecticut in Human Development and Family Sciences.

Eva Bernal Campos (2021-2019) is enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at CSUMB.

Xochitl Saldana (2021-2019) is a drug resource specialist at Community Human Services.

Maria Miranda Ramirez (2020-2018) is enrolled in the School Psychology Master’s program at CSUMB.

Danielle Flores (2019-2018) is a helpline associate at the National Eating Disorders Association.

Ulises Duenaz (2018-2016) completed his undergraduate studies at CSUMB.

Jazmin Luna (2018-2016) completed two Master’s degree programs at San Diego State University in Public Administration and Latin American Studies.

Samantha Gonzalez (2018-2016) completed a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Arizona State University.

Vanessa Moreno (2018-2016) completed a certificate in Medical Assistance from Northwest College.

Nicollette Clark (2018-2016) completed her undergraduate studies at CSUMB.

Nyalok Nhial (2018-2017) completed at Masters in Public Health at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

Jorge Covarrubias (2018-2017) completed his undergraduate studies at CSUMB.

Mauricio Procopio (2018-2017) completed his undergraduate studies at CSUMB.