Claudia Martinez is a third-year dual degree graduate student. She is currently pursuing her master in social welfare concentrating in mental health across the life; and public health specializing in community health sciences. During the summer she completed 400 field studies hours at Venice Family Clinic as a Behavioral Health Intern. Currently, she is gaining

Isabella Reina is a third year undergraduate student at University of California, Los Angeles, double majoring in Public Affairs and Communications. Isabella is a member of the AVENUE initiative and a research assistant on the TAY HUB FYI Housing Choice Voucher Study. Aside from research efforts, Isabella is a communications assistant for the Pritzker Center.

Maya Melnick is a third-year Cognitive Science major (B.S.) pursuing a specialization degree in Computer Programming with a minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media. As the Operations Assistant at the UCLA Pritzker Center, Maya assists with grant acquisition, event, and field trip planning, as well as work in communications. After she graduates from UCLA,

Mia Meza is a rising fourth year undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in Nursing. At the Pritzker Center, Mia works on the AVENUE, DV, and TIES projects. Mia hopes to become a Nurse practitioner that provides quality and accessible trauma informed care to all patients and their families while addressing

Olivia Gilchrist is a third year undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles, double majoring in Psychology and Public Affairs. Olivia is a head counselor with UCLA Unicamp and volunteers for Mentorship at UCLA. She looks forward to supporting research and education around the child welfare system.

Sophia Dsouza is a recent graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science. Currently, Sophia is a Survey Researcher for the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families, working on the Blind Removal, DV, and Speaker Series projects. In the future, Sophia plans to apply to

Brittney Hun is a recent graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, earning her Bachelors of Science in Human Biology and Society. At the Pritzker Center, Brittney works on the AVENUE Project, the Summer Child Welfare Academy, and our Speaker Series. Brittney plans on attending medical school and ensuring health and social equity for