Jairo Maldonado-Contreras is a relentless student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in applied mathematics. He witnessed his mother work tirelessly as a single parent to provide for their family, which inspired him to pursue higher education in order to help his mother and pursue an interest in science. He is currently involved in research in rehabilitation technologies and has promoted STEM education, and aims to obtain a PhD in biomechanics. He credits programs like CAMP for their support in helping him achieve his goals.

1. Jairo Yobani Maldonado-Contreras is a relent-
less knowledge seeking student with a desire to
help others through scientific research. His work
ethic originates from witnessing his mother, Rosa,
single-handedly provide for him and his grandpar-
ents in Mexico by working the Santa Maria straw-
berry fields each day. At a young age, Jairo realized
that excelling in school brought his mother joy and
relief from her struggles. He committed himself to
pursue a higher education to pursue his interests in
the sciences and to one day pull him and his mother
out of poverty.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LONG BEACH
College Assistance Migrant Program
Alumni Success Story
Jairo Yobani Maldonado-Contreras
1st Year Completion
National Performance
Target (86%)
2016-2017 95.24%
GPRA 1
PERFORMANCE DATA
Abstract
The California State University, Long Beach (CSULB),
serves 40 eligible students from a large pool of youth
with migrant and seasonal farm working backgrounds
through the College Assistance Migrant Program
(CAMP).
In cooperation with the state’s Migrant Education Of-
fice, and CAMP partners, CSULB identifies needs criti-
cal for students’ success in college. CAMP’s objec-
tives focus on enrolling and retaining eligible students.
The program addresses the Government Performance
and Results Act measures by establishing the follow-
ing two objectives: at least 90% of CAMP’s students
will complete the first year of their postsecondary pro-
gram; at least 90% of CAMP students, who complete
their first academic year, will continue their postsec-
ondary education.
Students are helped to transition to college through
orientation programs, career and personal counseling,
academic advising, and cultural events. Students who
require remediation are offered individual or group tu-
toring. Students meet monthly with the Counselor to
receive academic advising, career guidance, and im-
prove their study skills. CAMP offers workshops in
economic and personal finance counseling, health
care, time management, career exploration and job
search skills.
CAMP staff includes four full- time positions: Director,
Counselor, Program Coordinator/Recruiter, and Ad-
ministrative Assistant. CSULB provides CAMP with
private offices for staff, computer labs, libraries, and
up-to-date technology classrooms.
CAMP works closely with local, state, and federal pro-
grams that provide additional resources. Formative
and summative evaluations occur immediately after
providing services. Students, parents, Migrant Educa-
tion and high school personnel, and the campus com-
munity provide feedback on services to improve the
program. CAMP at CSULB looks forward to continued
funding to increase the number of migrant students
who successfully complete their first academic year
and continue at CSULB through graduation.
2nd Year Enrollment
National Performance
Target (85%)
2016-2017 100%
GPRA 2

2. Alumni Success Story
Jairo Yobani Maldonado-Contreras
continued
Jairo is the first in his family to attend college and will be the first to attend graduate school. He is currently
pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Applied Mathematics. He will gradu-
ate in Spring 2019 and aims to attend a Ph.D. program in Fall 2019. His goal is to earn a Ph.D. in mechanical
engineering with a focus in biomechanics. His research interests are in the development of advanced bionic
limbs for the rehabilitation or augmentation of humans. Since his sophomore year, Jairo has conducted 3
years of research in rehabilitation technologies for lower-limb amputees at CSULB, spent a summer at North-
western University developing smartphone technology for the monitoring of stroke patients, and promoted
STEM to underrepresented students in the Long Beach community as part of the Society of Hispanic Profes-
sional Engineers. He has also served as a peer mentor for CAMP students and as a tutor for the CSULB Col-
lege of Engineering; these experiences have reinforced his desire to become a professor of engineering after
obtaining his doctorate.
Next semester Jairo, will begin his applications for graduate school. He plans on applying to various universi-
ties including Northwestern, Stanford, MIT, and Caltech. In preparation for graduate school, Jairo will be par-
ticipating in the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) this upcoming Summer, where he will spend the
summer conducting research at MIT under the guidance of MIT faculty members. He attributes accomplish-
ments to help and support of programs like College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Beach Engineering
Student Success Team (BESST), Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD), and Summer Research
Opportunity Program (SROP). These programs have been his family away from his mother. Achieving his
goals would not only repay his mother for her sacrifices but also prove to minority students that success is ob-
tainable in the face of adversity.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LONG BEACH
College Assistance Migrant Program