Who We Are

The AMPLIFY Lab—Advocacy, Mentorship, and Participatory research with Latine & Immigrant Families and Youth—is dedicated to supporting the healthy development of Latine and immigrant-origin adolescents and their families. We are housed at Claremont McKenna College and led by Dr. Wendy de los Reyes.

Our research team takes a strengths-based approach to youth development, centering the voices and experiences of young people as they navigate and challenge structural inequities. Our work is guided by three interconnected areas:

Resistance — We examine how youth resist structural inequities through supportive relationships (mentors, parents, peers).

Youth-Adult Partnerships — We explore how adults can be partner youth-led social change.

Institutional Change — We investigate how institutions can expand youth voice and participation.

Through community-engaged scholarship, we work alongside Latine and immigrant families and youth to co-create knowledge that drives positive change.