HHD Student Research Showcase
The College of Health and Human Development is hosting the 6th Annual Student Research Showcase on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. HHD undergraduate and graduate students will share their research projects during a hybrid event with morning virtual oral presentations and afternoon in-person poster sessions.
We look forward to a day-long event celebrating the outstanding student research in the college!
Schedule of Presentations
Join us for student oral presentations via Zoom from 9:00 AM to Noon. Then come over to the second floor patio of the Education Classroom building from Noon to 4:00 PM to engage with students presenting posters.
See a detailed schedule below or a simplified schedule here:
Schedule-At-A-Glance
Register for the event and receive updates:
Contact hhdresearch@fullerton.edu if you have any questions about this event.
Oral Presentations
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Virtual Oral Presentation Room #1 (V1)
Zoom Link: https://fullerton.zoom.us/j/85292438560?from=addon
| Approximate Start Time | Presenter | Department / School | Presentation Title | Faculty Mentor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Kasey Markell | Kinesiology | Physical Activity Levels and Tendon Pain Predict Short-term Outcomes in Patients with Achilles Tendinopathy | Dr. Shawn Hanlon |
| 9:15 | Ryan Ritter | Kinesiology | The Relationship between Plantar Flexion Strength and Achilles Tendon Structure in Healthy Adults | Dr. Shawn Hanlon |
| 9:30 | Alex Hashimoto-Chiang | Social Work | Internal Religious-Professional Discord among Christian Social Work Students | Dr. Grace Yi & Dr. Gabrielle Aquino-Adriatico |
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM - Virtual Oral Presentation Room #2 (V2)
Zoom Link: https://fullerton.zoom.us/j/83796871206?from=addon
| Approximate Start Time | Presenter(s) | Department / School | Presentation Title | Faculty Mentor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Tania Torres Prieto | Child and Adolescent Studies | Building on the Legacy of Latinx Parents' Leadership | Dr. Guadalupe Díaz Lara |
| 10:15 | Heidy Ibarra | Public Health | Rural-Urban Differences in Lung Cancer Prevalence in the United States | Dr. Lohuwa Mamudu |
| 10:30 | Alex Ruiz, Kaitlyn Lopez & Alvaro Gonzalez-Lovillo | Counseling | Belonging in Uncertain Times: Strategies to Support Undocumented Graduate Students | Dr. Edson Andrade |
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM - Virtual Oral Presentation Room #3 (V3)
Zoom Link: https://fullerton.zoom.us/j/83620336368?from=addon
| Approximate Start Time | Presenter | Department / School | Presentation Title | Faculty Mentor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | Thanh Bui | Social Work | Growing Through Crisis | Dr. Karen Lee |
| 11:15 | Joseph Caputo | Social Work | Combat Veterans, Moral Injury, and Psychosocial Wellbeing | Dr. Sean Hogan |
| 11:30 | Danae Christerson | Social Work | Psychological Distress and Life Satisfaction Among Transgender Individuals | Dr. Karen Lee |
Poster Presentations
Noon - 12:50 PM - Poster Session #1 (P1)
Location: Education Classroom - 2nd Floor Patio
|
Station # |
Presenter(s) |
Department / School |
Presentation Title |
Mentor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Cheryl Mae Mallabo |
Social Work |
The Impact of Ethnicity on Cognitive Decline Among Older Adult Americans |
Dr. Grace Yi |
|
2 |
May Marsh Jonathan Tovar |
School of Nursing |
Narrative Storytelling and HIV Awareness: A Pilot, Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Community-Based Theatrical Intervention |
Dr. Austin Nation |
|
3 |
Ryan Scimeca Kimson Cantos Cyrus Heravi |
School of Nursing |
Development of an E-Learning Module for Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Insertion |
Dr. Rachel McClanahan |
|
4 |
Tigist Teshale |
School of Nursing |
Increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Initiation For Patient At Risk For HIV and Support Supporting Patient Adherence |
Dr. Deanna Jung & Dr. Najood Azar-Chaaya |
|
5 |
Claudia Orozco |
School of Nursing |
Enhancing Safety: A Program Evaluation of TeamSTEPPS |
Dr. Laura Sarff & Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
6 |
Oceana Russo |
Social Work |
What is the relationship between childhood maltreatment and alcohol problems in adults? |
Dr. Sean Hogan |
|
7 |
Samantha Ortiz Alizieri |
Social Work |
Community Resources and Stress Levels Among Caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities |
Dr. Brittany Eghaneyan |
|
8 |
Johnny Montes |
Kinesiology |
Continuing Research in Analyzing Relationships between the Leg/Back Dynamometer, Conventional Deadlift, and Hexagonal Bar Deadlift in Resistance-Trained Individuals |
Dr. Robert Lockie |
|
9 |
Mia Lara |
Social Work |
What are the Effects of Physical Activity on Depression in Adults? |
Dr. Sean Hogan |
|
10 |
Eliana McElderry |
Social Work |
The Relationship Between Basic Needs Security and Perceptions of Success for College Students |
Dr. Brittany Eghaneyan |
|
11 |
Patricia Wekhomba |
School of Nursing |
Enhancing Fall Prevention Strategies: RN and CAN Re-Education |
Dr. Najood Azar-Chaaya & Dr. Rachel Mcclanahan |
|
12 |
Julia Apenahier |
School of Nursing |
Increasing Awareness of the Impact of Night Shift Work on New Graduate Nurses |
Dr. Shauna Pearce & Dr. Laura Sarff |
1:00 - 1:50 PM - Poster Session #2 (P2)
Location: Education Classroom - 2nd Floor Patio
|
Station # |
Presenter(s) |
Department / School |
Presentation Title |
Faculty Mentor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Julia Butz |
Kinesiology |
Exploring the Relationship Between Force Development and Mechanical Properties in Healthy and Injured Hamstrings |
Dr. Shawn Hanlon |
|
2 |
Alyssa Chapa |
Public Health |
Association between Sexual Orientation and Cervical Cancer in the National Health Interview Survey, 2015-2024: Assessment by Hysterectomy Status |
Dr. Lohuwa Mamudu |
|
3 |
Clay Corpuz |
Kinesiology |
How Self-Determined Motivation Predicts Exercise Attendance |
Dr. Kathleen Wilson |
|
4 |
Jordyn Alinder |
School of Nursing |
Inclusive By Design: Strengthening Nursing Practice Through Simulation |
Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
5 |
Patrick Dilena Carly Dorminy Cooper Wise |
School of Nursing |
Developing an Awake Flexible Intubation Education and Training Module Using the Delphi Method |
Dr. Jeremy S. Heiner & Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
6 |
Ranya Oubeid |
Social Work |
Islamic Coping Skills and Spiritual Connection: How Does Islam Serve as a Protective Factor Against Negative Well-being and Depression among Muslims? |
Dr. Gordon Capp |
|
7 |
Miranda Guzman |
Public Health |
Diabetic Retinopathy in Pregnant Women |
Dr. Bo Young Park |
|
8 |
Long Hoang Merflor Hernando |
School of Nursing |
Expanding Screening and Education Regarding Disability Student Services (DSS) for Nursing Students |
Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
9 |
Lauren Borjas |
Public Health |
Post-Roe health knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of well-women exams in underrepresented female CSUF students |
Dr. Lilia Espinoza |
|
10 |
Alexa Gabrielle Empleo |
School of Nursing |
Nursing on the Frontlines: The Critical Role of Nurses in Advancing Social Justice |
Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
11 |
Lily Haeberle |
Kinesiology |
Understanding how small-group trainers develop confidence in their training abilities: A qualitative study. |
Dr. Kathleen Wilson |
2:00 - 2:50 PM - Poster Session #3 (P3)
Location: Education Classroom - 2nd Floor Patio
|
Station # |
Presenter(s) |
Department / School |
Presentation Title |
Faculty Mentor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Maddie Gilman |
Public Health |
Racial/Ethnic Trends and Disparities in Breast Cancer Subtypes Impact on Survival Among Distant Stage Metastasis Diagnosis Patients |
Dr. Lohuwa Mamudu |
|
2 |
Ariana Gonzalez Zoe Bravo |
Kinesiology |
High Intensity, High Spirits? How Exercise Effort Influences Affect |
Dr. Kathleen Wilson |
|
3 |
Lily Merrick |
Kinesiology |
Effects Of A 12-week Multicomponent Exercise Program On Balance And Gait Speed |
Dr. Koren Fisher |
|
4 |
Edwin Valdez |
Public Health |
The importance of food and housing insecurity for California college students’ physical health |
Dr. Tabashir Nobari |
|
5 |
Georgianna Esmeria |
School of Nursing |
Reminiscence Therapy & Environmental Design: Dementia Care through the Lens of Generation X |
Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
7 |
Ethan Irwin |
Kinesiology |
Does physical fitness moderate the association between fibromyalgia and depression? |
Dr. Koren Fisher |
|
8 |
Crystal Muljadi |
School of Nursing |
Origami Therapy for Age-Friendly Wellness |
Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
9 |
Xitlali Navarro |
Public Health |
Exploring housing insecurity amongst LGBTQ+ young adults from marginalized backgrounds in Southern California |
Dr. Lilia Espinoza |
|
10 |
Lyn Ortega Charlene Chang |
Child and Adolescent Studies |
Using Social Stories to Support Young Children During Challenging Times and Crises |
Dr. Shu-Chen Jenny Yen & Dr. Guadalupe Díaz Lara |
|
11 |
Jacob Aranki Bradey Quigley |
Kinesiology |
Movement in the Making: Infant Walker Use and Developing Mobility |
Do Kyeong Lee |
3:00 - 3:50 PM - Poster Session #4 (P4)
Location: Education Classroom - 2nd Floor Patio
|
Station # |
Presenter(s) |
Department / School |
Presentation Title |
Faculty Mentor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Katie Bradley |
Social Work |
Perceptions and Experiences of the Fat Community in the GLP-1 Era |
Dr. Sean Hogan |
|
2 |
Cynthia Garcia |
School of Nursing |
Grit and Luck: Exploring Driving Factors for Nursing Student Success |
Dr. Kate Bayhan |
|
3 |
Genevieve Gray |
Public Health |
Comparative Trends and Disparities in the Prevalence and Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma |
Dr. Lohuwa Mamudu |
|
4 |
Danna Martinez Maravilla |
Social Work |
Sexual Victimization and Mental Health Among Justice-Involved Youth |
Dr. Grace Yi |
|
5 |
Erica Simmons |
Social Work |
Examining the Relationship Between Parental Monitoring and Behavioral Problems Amongst Youth with a History of Foster Care: A Secondary Analysis |
Dr. Sean Hogan |
|
6 |
Ryan Patel |
Public Health |
Tumor Laterality Differences in the Prognostic Impact of Histology Types on Colon Cancer Survival |
Dr. Lohuwa Mamudu |
|
7 |
Deniz Suzer |
Public Health |
Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated with Radiation Therapy Receipt in Breast Cancer |
Dr. Lohuwa Mamudu |
|
8 |
Enrique Flores |
Kinesiology |
Participation in physical activity in a community program and health-related quality of life |
Dr. Daniela Rubin, Dr. Kathleen Wilson. Dr. Koren Fisher, Dr. Do Kyeong Lee |
|
9 |
Ilse Aguilera Diana Nava Angelique Recinos |
Child and Adolescent Studies |
From Voice to Action: Parent Motivation and Engagement in CBPR |
Dr. Karlena Ochoa |
|
10 |
Zahraa Ghazi |
Public Health |
Brain Health Awareness Among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Young Adults in the U.S: A Systematic Scoping Review |
Dr. Mojgan Sami |
|
11 |
Cailin Scheussler |
Public Health |
Conducting an online survey to assess CSUF students’ basic needs |
Dr. Tabashir Nobari |
|
12 |
Naidaly Villalva Villa |
Public Health |
Smoking Status and Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Uptake |
Dr. Jasmeet Gill |