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California State University, Stanislaus
CSU Foundation Board Member Ron and Mitzi Barhorst Scholar
Estefania Hernandez Luna has witnessed
the pervasive impact of generational trauma.
She is committed to breaking those cycles,
advocating for marginalized communities
and supporting those who are navigating
similar challenges.
In 2021, Estefania graduated magna cum laude
from San José State with a bachelor’s degree
in psychology and is pursuing a master’s
degree in social work at Stanislaus State.
As a part of an internship program, Estefania
has served the Latino community, providing
support to individuals dealing with depression,
anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Other individuals she has helped include the
elderly, hospice patients, adults grappling
with trauma, those facing homelessness and
battling drug addiction, and children dealing
with mental health issues.
Estefania plans to obtain her social work
license and continue serving oppressed
populations within the mental health field.