Partners & Projects

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

Directed Research

Fellows will conduct research under with a Cal Lutheran faculty mentor:

Organization Area of Focus

Buen Vecino

Day Labor Site Study

Ventura Land Trust

Environmental and Land Justice 

Unidos 805

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

CAUSE

Tenant Protection Rights-Oxnard Office

Research Internships

Fellows will work with Lorena Muñoz and a community mentor.

Organization Area of Focus

Ventura Housing

Housing Access and Ownership

Santa Paula Latino Town Hall

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

Oxnard College

Student Perception of Campus and Services

Oxnard School District

Students Perceptions Research



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