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This portfolio highlights my research and work on improving mental health access for the Latino community in the DMV area. It includes my proposal, memo, infographic, and annotated bibliography, all of which focus on reducing stigma around mental health in Latino families. Throughout this portfolio, I show how I explored the challenges Latino families face, including language barriers, cost, and lack of bilingual mental health providers, and proposed practical solutions like workshops, bilingual resources, and community outreach. The portfolio presents my journey as a student-researcher, combining personal insight, community needs, and academic research.

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During this course, I grew a lot as a student and researcher. Reading about mental health in Latino communities and writing my proposal helped me understand the importance of culturally sensitive approaches. I learned how to organize information clearly, use research to support my ideas, and communicate solutions in a way that is practical and meaningful. Creating the infographic was also fun because I got to share my ideas visually, making the information easy to understand for my community.

At the same time, some parts were challenging. Writing formal proposals and connecting research to real-life applications was sometimes difficult, especially when trying to make it both professional and personal. I also realized I need to keep improving my writing skills, especially in making my ideas concise and clear. Overall, this process helped me grow as a writer, thinker, and future educator, and I feel more confident about sharing my work and helping my community.