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Partners & Projects

These are the partner organizations and research opportunities for the 2026 ASCENSO cohort. 

Directed Research

Fellows will conduct research under with a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ faculty mentor:

Organization Area of Focus

Day Labor Site Study

Environmental and Land Justice 

a) Civic Engagement and Advocacy/Voter Engagement; b) Evaluate Effectiveness of Managerial and Leadership Development

Tenant Protection Rights-Oxnard Office

Research Internships

Fellows will work with Lorena Muñoz and a community mentor.

Organization Area of Focus

Housing Access and Ownership

a) Healthcare Access Advocacy in Santa Clara Valley; b) Higher Education Access Advocacy in Santa Clara Valley 

Student Perception of Campus and Services

Students Perceptions Research