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Jereny Mendoza
107 Monroe Hall, Cheney, WA • Eastern Washington University
Phone (509) 209-1758 • Email: mjereny@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
2015 Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
B.A. Government
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies: Philosophical Studies- Political Philosophy
Minor Spanish
ACADEMIC RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
2014 Paid Research Assistant, Chicano Education Program
Eastern Washington University
Supervisors: Dr. Martín Meráz García- Assistant Professor, Dr. Elisa Facio- Professor,
Dr. Norma Cardenas- Lecturer
2014 Paid Research Intern, Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Eastern Washington University
Mentor: Dr. Martín Meráz García- Assistant Professor
2013 Paid Research Intern, Chicano Education Program and
the Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis
Eastern Washington University
Mentor: Dr. Martín Meráz García- Assistant Professor
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2015 Reducing Population and Recidivism Rates Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in U.S. Prisons,
Paper to be presented at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA (Accepted to present: April 16-18, 2015)
2015 Reducing Population and Recidivism Rates Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in U.S. Prisons,
Paper to be presented at the 23rd Annual National Association of African American Studies &
Affiliates National Conference at Baton Rouge, LA (Accepted to present: February 9-14, 2015)
2014 Reducing Population and Recidivism Rates Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in U.S. Prisons,
Paper presented at the 23rd Annual McNair Research Conference and Graduate Fair at the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, held in Delavan, WI (October 31-November 2, 2014)
2014 Reducing Population and Recidivism Rates Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in U.S. Prisons,
Paper presented at the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Conference at Bend,
OR (October 9-11, 2014)
2014 Climbing the Economic Ladder: Latino Business Owners in Central and Eastern Parts of
Washington, Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Strategic Plan Conference at Eastern
Washington University, Cheney, WA (October 3, 2014)

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2014 Comparative Study on U.S.-Mexico Prisons: Reducing Recidivism, Paper presented at the
McNair Summer Research Symposium at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
(August 6, 2014)
2014 The Forgotten Members of Our Society: Latinos in the Criminal Justice System, Paper presented
at the 17th Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium at Eastern
Washington University, Cheney, WA (May 13-14, 2014)
2014 Climbing the Economic Ladder: Latino Business Owners in Central and Eastern Parts of
Washington, Paper presented at the 17th Annual Student Research and Creative Works
Symposium at Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA (May 13-14, 2014)
2014 Climbing the Economic Ladder: Latino Business Owners in Central and Eastern Parts of
Washington, Paper presented at the National TRiO Day Student Exposition at Eastern
Washington University, Cheney, WA (April 16, 2014)
2014 Climbing the Economic Ladder: Latino Business Owners in Central and Eastern Parts of
Washington, Paper presented at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (April 3-5, 2014)
2013 A Survey of Latino Business Owners in Northeast and North Central Washington, Paper
presented at the 2nd Annual Strategic Plan Conference at Eastern Washington University,
Cheney, WA (September 26, 2013)
PUBLICATIONS
Meraz Garcia, M. Mendoza, J. Jones, P. Kennedy, B. (2014) Survey of Latino Business Owners in North
Central & Northeast Washington State. The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis,
Eastern Washington University, Monograph 19, June 2014.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014 Washington State McNair Graduate School Preparation Collaborative Conference, Eastern
Washington University, Cheney, WA with Donald Asher, an international well-known writer and
speaker dedicated to the professional and academic development. (July 7-9, 2014)
FIELD RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2014 Conducted Interviews with correctional staff and non-violent drug offenders with the approval of
the EWU Institutional Review Board. The information collected was elicited through a
questionnaire with all interviews being conducted face-to-face. The study gathered the
perceptions/attitudes of the effectiveness of correctional education from non-violent drug
offenders and correctional staff (counselors, educators, correctional officers, and probation
officers) in Washington State. (August 2014- Present)
2013 Conducted Interviews with Latino business owners in Spokane, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and
Adams County. The information collected was elicited through a questionnaire (in English and
Spanish) with most of the interviews being conducted face-to-face and often onsite where they
ran their business operations. The study focused on Latino business owners who cover a broad
range of business sectors ranging from the most basic to the most sophisticated. (July-September
2013)

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ACADEMIC SERVICE
2014 Panelist, Students of Color Symposium, Africana Studies Education Program, Eastern
Washington University, Cheney, WA. Answer questions from high school students regarding life
in college. (July 22, 2014)
HONORS AND AWARDS
2014 Travel Grant from Eastern Washington University Ronald E. McNair Program
Received funding to attend the 23rd Annual McNair Research Conference and Graduate Fair at
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, held in Delavan, WI. (October 31-November 2, 2014)
2014 Travel Grant from Eastern Washington University Provost Office, College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences and Social Work, and Chicano Education Program
Received funding to attend the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Conference,
Bend, Oregon. (October, 2014)
2014 Dean’s List 2013- Present
Students achieve honor roll if they maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete
at least 12 credits each quarter. (Winter 2010; Winter 2012; Fall 2013; Winter 2014; Spring 2014;
Fall 2014)
2014 McNair Scholar Summer Internship
The goal of the McNair Program is to increase the attainment of PhD degrees by students from
underrepresented segments of society.
2014 Travel Grant from Eastern Washington University
Received funding to attend the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at the
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. (April, 2014)
2012 TCI Kiwanis Scholarship
One of the objectives of the Tri-Cities Industry Kiwanis Foundation is to provide help and
guidance to youth. For that reason, the Foundation has established a scholarship to support goal-
oriented students who seek a higher quality of life through post-secondary education.
2010 Trustees Scholarship
Two year Trustees Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving returning students.
2010 TCI Kiwanis Scholarship
One of the objectives of the Tri-Cities Industry Kiwanis Foundation is to provide help and
guidance to youth. For that reason, the Foundation has established a scholarship to support goal-
oriented students who seek a higher quality of life through post-secondary education.
2009 Eastern Advantage Scholar
Rewarded to first generation college students with a high insight resume score, cumulative grade
point average, and financial need.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2014 Event Coordinator, Encanto Gala and Dinner Auction

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An event organized to raise funds for scholarships intended to help Hispanic students in higher
education.
2014 Fundraiser Coordinator, Think Pink Foundation
Money collected was donated to Think Pink Foundation, an organization focused on helping
people who have breast cancer disease at every stage of the journey from initial diagnosis,
through treatment and onto survivorship.
2014 Event Coordinator, Goodwill
Gathered coats, sweaters, pants and shoes to donate to local Goodwill donation center in
Cheney, WA.
2013 Event Coordinator, EWU TRiO
Collected perishable foods and clothing to donate to EWU TRiO. Food and clothing collected
were made available to community members who are of lower socioeconomic status and cannot
afford to purchase these items.
2013 Participant, Spokane Bloomsday
Participated to contribute to the collection of proceedings to the Boston Marathon bombings,
which occurred on April 15, 2014, killing 3 people and injuring approximately 264 people.
2013 Event Coordinator, West Center Community Center- Friday Night Jam
Participated to help coordinators of the program in Spokane successfully carry out the event for
community members and their families who are physically and mentally disabled. This is a bi-
weekly event that includes dancing, food and social activities for developmentally disabled
adults.
2012 Event Coordinator, American Cancer Center Relay for Life
Participated in Relay for Life to honor cancer survivors, remember those who have passed away,
and raised funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever. Funds were raised by
participants through seeking sponsors. Funds were donated to the American Cancer Center Relay
for Life to further cancer research.
2012 Event Coordinator, EWU TRiO
Collected perishable foods and clothing to donate to EWU TRiO. Food and clothing collected
were made available to community members who are of lower socioeconomic status and cannot
afford to purchase these items.
2012 Volunteer, (Non-Profit) Local Farm Pe.a.c.h.
Helped local community farm P.e.a.c.h. build their greenhouse and harvest vegetables. It is a
nonprofit, organic farm that brings most of its produce to low-income Spokane families. Local
farm also aims to train low-income farmers and give them land from the P.e.a.c.h. farmland trust.
2011 Event Coordinator, PepsiCo
Collaborated with PepsiCo collect canned food and perishables from Wal-Mart consumers in
Airway Heights to donate to 2nd Harvest Food Bank.
2011 Event Coordinator, Goodwill
Gathered coats, sweaters, pants and shoes to donate to local Goodwill donation center in
Cheney, WA.

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2011 Volunteer, Feed Cheney
Feed Cheney occurs on the last Monday of each month and consists of a free meal, grocery
distribution, and some sort of entertainment. Feed Cheney is possible through generous donations
of time and goods from many community organizations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 Public Relations/Web Developer, TRiO Ronald E. McNair Scholar Program, Eastern Washington
University, Cheney, WA
The main purpose of this position was to increase visibility of Eastern Washington University
Ronald E. McNair Program on campus and within Washington State TRiO community. As a web
developer, I was responsible for improving the communication with current students, alumni and
faculty through the use of different social media programs. Additional technological
responsibilities included, managing files uploaded to the McNair Canvas course, updating
information of scholars on FileMaker Pro, updating information about the program on the EWU
CMS website. Other responsibilities consisted of creating program brochures, program tri-fold
top used for recruitment, documenting staff meeting minutes, arranging cultural events for
McNair Scholars, and arranging the Annual May Gathering event to celebrate the
accomplishments of the program and their scholars. (September 2011- June 2014)
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish (native speaker)
MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
2014 Pacific Northwest Political Science Association
2014 Eastern Washington University, Pi Alpha Sigma, National Honorary Society for Political
Science