Class of 2022 Spotlights: Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Emergency Management
The School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Emergency Management aims to educate their students to be ethical leaders in practice, policy, and scholarship; to produce informative and influential research; and to promote justice, equity, and safety through service to their communities.
While we commend and celebrate all CHHS graduates, here are a few graduates whose stories stand out because of their determination to overcome challenges, to follow their dreams, and to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Having already completed her undergrad at CSULB, Crystal Krausz graduates this year with a M.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice and has remained in the Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor society throughout her time here.
When asked about a challenge that she experienced during her time at CSULB, Crystal recounted the time she was a volunteer for an organization that aided families to see their inmate parents. She decided to take an active role when things did not go as planned and went to her professor after the event to voice her concern for the families and stressed the need for change. Before her last year in the master’s program, Crystal found out that her passion for the betterment of the organization helped implement new strategies that would provide better training and resources. The organization unofficially named the new strategy “The Crystal Method,” and now Crystal looks back and is grateful to have had the opportunity to make a difference and help those afflicted by the criminal justice system.
During her time at CSULB, Sahaily Zazueta has been actively involved in several school organizations including the Criminal Justice Student Association, Students for Quality Education, and the criminal justice honor society, Alpha Phi Sigma.
Sahaily understands that there are systemic problems within the U.S criminal legal system and wants to become a public defender in hopes of providing defense for those who cannot afford it. “I chose to major in criminal justice because I have been interested in helping communities, especially historically disadvantaged communities, for a long time. Every person deserves to be respected and treated with compassion, and I hope I can channel my fervor for helping others into substantial, impactful action in my future career.”
Rosie Sanchez is a first-generation college graduate who often doubted if she belonged here, but with the support and guidance from CHHS faculty members, she found the encouragement and resources she needed to persevere and graduate. As a Criminology and Criminal Justice major, Rosie chose this career path because she enjoys helping and teaching others and hopes to guide her community to the resources and programs they need to improve.
