Youth Justice Lab at ASU
Adam D. Fine, Ph.D.
Adam D. Fine, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine, specializing in Developmental Psychology and Quantitative Methods. His work has been supported by a variety of funders, including the National Institute of Justice, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. He is the director of the Youth Justice Lab.
Email: adfine@asu.edu
Current Graduate Students
Allison Cross, M.S.
Allison is a Law and Psychology doctoral student. She received a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire. Her research interests include juvenile procedural justice, legal socialization, and the effects of social media.
Email: arcross1@asu.edu
Kelsey Tom, M.S.
Kelsey is a doctoral student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prior to receiving her M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at ASU, she completed her undergraduate career at the University of California, Irvine. Her research broadly focuses on the experiences of young people in the justice system with specific emphases on race/ethnicity, mental health, and the transition to adulthood.
Email: ktom5@asu.edu
Savanna Allen, M.S.
Savanna is a doctoral student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. She earned her M.S. in the same field from ASU in the Spring of 2020. Her research interests broadly focus on risk and protective factors for juvenile delinquency and the effects of justice system contact for juveniles.
Email: smalle21@asu.edu
Justin Richardson, M.S
Justin Richardson is a Law and Psychology doctoral student. Before receiving his M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at ASU, he completed his undergraduate career at Northern Arizona University. He is interested in what motivates youth to engage in services and prosocial opportunities and how to leverage the role of their families. Additionally, he is interested in how we can support youth in developing protective factors so youth can avoid justice system involvement.
Email: jtricha7@asu.edu
Kathryn Tapp, M.S.
Kathryn Tapp is a doctoral student at Arizona State University. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Georgia College and State University. Her areas of research include integrating a developmental approach when examining the victim-offender overlap in women across the life course. She uses a radical feminist lens to investigate the way girls and women experience structural, systemic, and interpersonal victimization with an emphasis on the intersection of health and criminology
Email: ktapp1@asu.edu
Royce Hill, M.A.
Royce is a Law and Psychology doctoral student. He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield and his M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He has experience working as an intern with the Illinois Innocence Project to exonerate the wrongfully convicted and working to restore patients' competency to stand trial at the St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center. His research focuses on applying psychological science in the legal context to develop effective policies and interventions for at-risk adolescents and justice-involved populations.
Email: rhill44@asu.edu
Thais Moreira de Andrade
Thaís is a doctoral student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at ASU. Currently serving as a legal consultant for tax planning in Brazil, she used to practice tax law and consumer rights in that jurisdiction before earning her Master of Laws in Comparative Law at the University of Florida. With an overall interest in legal proceedings, comparative criminology, and qualitative methodology, her research focuses on sexual victimology and survivors' experiences in court.
Email: tmoreira@asu.edu
Trevor Morris
Trevor is a Law and Psychology doctoral student from Dallas, Texas. He received his B.A. in Psychology and his B.A. in Criminology & Law Studies at Marquette University in the Spring of 2023. His research interests focus on treatment and preventative programs for juveniles and mental health of the youth who are impacted by the justice system. Fun fact about Trevor is that he was on the Curling and Powerlifting team during his time at Marquette.
Email: tlmorr17@asu.edu
Sasha Kuhl
Sasha is a doctoral student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. She earned her B.A. in Forensic Psychology at Arizona State University and is obtaining her M.S. in passing. Her research interests broadly lie in intergenerational juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice.
Email: slkuhl1@asu.edu
Bellamy Williams
Bellamy is a doctoral student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University, where they earned their undergraduate degree from ASU’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society. Their research focuses on the systemic implications of pre-arrest diversion strategies, specifically examining how these strategies can benefit marginalized youth, particularly queer Black youth who often lack affirming familial support and stable housing. Bellamy is deeply interested in understanding how diverting youth from formal justice system involvement can positively impact their life outcomes and promote resilience within these communities.
Rumbidzai Mupondi
Rumbidzai is a master's student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. She earned her Bachelor of Laws Honors Degree (LLB) from Great Zimbabwe University in Zimbabwe. Her research interests broadly focus on juvenile justice, women, and underserved groups.
Email: rmupondi@asu.edu
Lindsey ten Berge
Lindsey is a graduate student earning her degree in Forensic Psychology. She recently graduated from Arizona State earning her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Currently, she is working with the Youth Justice Lab on a project focusing on success in juvenile probation. In the future, she plans to work with youth involved in the criminal justice system and advocate for prison rehabilitation.
Current Lab Members
Ashlynn Compo
Program Lead and Tutor with the Youth Education Program
Ashlynn is a third-year undergraduate student at Arizona State University pursuing a double major in both Psychology and Criminal Justice and Criminology. She is currently working with the Youth Justice Lab and is a tutor with the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center. After graduation, she plans to continue her education and earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She hopes to one day work in the field of Prison Rehabilitation, providing mental health services to individuals upon their release and aiding in their transition back into society. Through her work, Ashlynn wants to be an advocate for Prison Reform and provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their stories with the public.
Email: acompo@asu.edu
Ava Phillips
Tutor with the Youth Education Program
Ava Phillips is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is currently working with the Youth Justice Lab and is a tutor with the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center. After graduation she hopes to attend law school and work to develop and strengthen rehabilitation services throughout the criminal justice system.
Julia Wegel
Undergraduate Research Fellow, Family-Youth Engagement Project
Julia is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After graduation, she plans to pursue research on undiagnosed mental illness in youth and its impact in the juvenile justice system.
Email: jwegiel@asu.edu
Lauren Bucklin
Intern with the Family-Youth Engagement Project
Lauren Bucklin is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University working on a concurrent Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, and a minor in Justice Studies. Her goals are to attend law school after graduating and pursue a career in criminal defense.
Email: lebuckli@asu.edu
Mercedes Tang
Undergraduate Research Fellow, Destruction of Records Project
Mercedes is a third-year undergraduate student at Arizona State University pursuing a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS) with a minor in Biological Sciences. She believes in an informed approach from the accumulation of multiple perspectives. Her current goals are to graduate with a Bachelor of Science followed by a step-by-step career path into helping at-risk youth obtain the better lives they deserve. She hopes to accomplish her goals by providing safe environments for disadvantaged youth to grow through research-based programming within communities. She is an undergraduate research fellow with the Destruction of Records Project.
Email: metang@asu.edu
Saydia Phillips
Project Lead for the Family-Youth Engagement Project
Saydia is currently an undergraduate student at ASU studying Criminology and Criminal Justice. After completing her BA she plans to continue her studies into her masters, and wants to work with youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Email: smphil16@asu.edu
YJL Graduate Student Alumni
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Bianca Rodriguez, M.S.
Bianca earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Kansas State University. In 2020, she earned her Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. Her primary research interests are in corrections, focusing on the reentry process and correctional programming.
Email: bbrodri1@asu.edu
Maddi Briguglio, M.A.
Researcher
Maddi received both her B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice and her M.A. in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University. She is currently a Program Manager and internship supervisor for the Inside Out Network which is a non-profit organization that helps connect returning citizens with service providers who can help with their re-entry, upon their release from incarceration. Although she mainly works with adults who have been justice-impacted, she is passionate about contributing to positive change in youth in order to minimize those who remain in the system into adulthood.
Email: maddibriguglio@gmail.com
Carlena Orosco, Ph.D.
Carlena Orosco, Ph.D., completed her doctorate student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, with research interests including policing, crime and place, crime analysis, and gangs. Carlena also worked as a strategic crime analyst in the Tempe PD Strategic Planning, Analysis and Research Center (SPARC), where she analyzed long-term crime data, identifies crime hotspots, and assists in the evaluation of policing strategies. In Fall 2022, she begins a position as an assistant professor at Cal State LA.
Email: caorosco@asu.edu
Kathleen Padilla, Ph.D.
Kathleen Padilla was post-doctoral researcher in the Youth Justice Lab within the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. She received her doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice from ASU in 2021. Kathleen’s research interests include police officer stress and mental health, police-community relationships, youth perceptions of the police, police officer perceptions, and qualitative methodology. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Experimental Criminology; Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology; Psychology, Public Policy, and Law; Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice; and Occupational Medicine. In Fall 2022, she begins a position as an assistant professor at Texas State University.
Email: kepadil1@asu.edu
Nicole Mckenna, M.S.
Nicole is a doctoral student in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. She received her M.S. in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University in 2019. Her research focuses on girls in the juvenile legal system, the victim-offender overlap, and trauma-informed responses within the legal system. Her current research projects examine gender differences in needs and services provided to youth in the system, as well as trauma-informed care in juvenile detention facilities.
Email: mckennnc@mail.uc.edu
YJL Undergraduate Student Alumni
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Miranda Doty
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Miranda is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Criminal Justice and Criminology. She is currently serving Maricopa County by interning and helping receive feedback from juveniles in probation. Her purpose is to receive valuable information from these individuals in order to help improve the system. In the future, Miranda plans on working first hand in probation as an officer and hopes to continue to expand her career in real estate as well.
Email: mrdoty1@asu.edu
Nia Black
Youth Education Program Tutor
Nia is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying political science with a minor in business. After graduating from ASU she intends to attend law school with the hopes of becoming a civil rights attorney and law firm owner.
Email: nsblack1@asu.edu
Caitlyn Tabeling
Research Assistant
Caitlyn is an undergraduate student at Colorado State University in the School of Social Work. She is pursuing a career working with juveniles as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked as a board member with Colorado Crisis Services, focusing on juvenile mental health resource accessibility. Caitlyn is interested in the connections between juvenile delinquency and mental health.
Email: caittab@colostate.edu
Naya Craig
Youth Education Program Tutor
Naya is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Philosophy (Morality, Politics, Law) and pursuing a certificate in Socio-Legal Studies. After completing her degree, Naya plans on attending law school in hopes of becoming a contract or family law attorney.
Email: ncraig4@asu.edu
Eden Assadi
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Eden is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, earning her degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. She aspires to work in the Department of Labor as a Special Agent focusing on investigating labor racketeering and fraud.
Email: eassadi@asu.edu
Carla Garibay
Research Assistant
Carla received her undergraduate degree at Arizona State University majoring in criminal justice and criminology. She was an undergraduate research assistant for the Juvenile Justice Lab from the summer of 2019 through spring of 2020.
Email: Crgarib1@asu.edu
David Roybal
Research Assistant
David received his undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Criminology in Spring 2020, with a focus in Law and Human Behavior. Through his studies at ASU, David developed a passion for juvenile justice and wants to use what he has learned to help better his community.
Email: daroybal@asu.edu
Fabio Vegafraire
Research Assistant
Fabio received his undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Political Science in 2020. He is focused on public policy, particularly civil rights and criminal justice reform.
Email: fvegafra@asu.edu
Ryan Anaya
Pinal County Juvenile Probation Intern/ Research Assistant
Ryan earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a certificate in homeland security at Arizona State University. He aspires to work in the law enforcement sector after graduating with his Bachelor's degree from ASU. He was both an undergraduate research assistant with the YJL and an intern with the Pinal County Juvenile Probation Department.
Email: rjanaya@asu.edu
Valeria Garcia
Research Assistant
Valeria received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice at Arizona state University. She interned with the Arizona House of Representatives. Her research interests include juvenile risk factors and recidivism.
Email: vgarci40@asu.edu
Maria Benevento
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Maria is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice and minoring in Communications. Her interests include a career path in victim advocacy and research interests such as Criminal Justice Reform and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention.
Email: mbeneven@asu.edu
Katelyn Kubly
Honors Student
Katelyn is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Criminal Justice and Socio-Legal Studies. She is currently conducting research on public perceptions of life without the possibility of parole for juvenile offenders. In the future, Katelyn plans to attend law school in hopes of becoming a juvenile or criminal attorney and eventually a judge.
Email: kkubly@asu.edu
Malia Wilson
Undergraduate Researcher and Youth Education Program Tutor
Malia is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, earning degrees in Social Work and Justice Studies. She aspires to work in the nonprofit sector with a focus on the relationship between marginalized populations and the criminal justice system.
Email: mewils24@asu.edu
Melissa Vielma
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Melissa is a senior at Arizona State University majoring in criminology and criminal justice. She is working towards a certificate in juvenile justice in hopes of one day becoming a juvenile probation officer.
Email: mvielma3@asu.edu
Giovanny Sedano
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Giovanny is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in criminal justice/criminology while pursuing a minor in juvenile justice. He hopes to become a juvenile probation officer and ultimately hopes to help reduce the rate of recidivism in his hometown in Indiana.
Email: gasedano@asu.edu
Lex Williams
Game Designer
Lex is a Junior Software Developer at the Center for Games and Impact, with a BA in the School For Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, and will be starting the Public Interest Technology MS program next spring. They plan to study the implications of discriminatory surveillance technologies on queer BIPOC communities and the spatial relationships between emerging technologies and sexuality while working as a software developer. Lex contributes to the Youth Justice Lab through game development and design.
Email: ajwill44@asu.edu
Ahlias Jones
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ahlias Jones is an undergraduate student at ASU studying Secondary Education (History) while also minoring in Communication. This upcoming fall Ahlias will be working in a local preschool as a Leading Men Fellow with the Literacy Lab, an organization created to help young men of color improve their ability to read and write. After graduation Ahlias plans to teach History at the high school level.
Email: atjone14@asu.edu
George Ebel
Undergraduate Researcher
George is a first-generation undergraduate student who is starting his last year as an undergradaute in Criminology & Criminal Justice. George applied for this program because he wants to help incarcerated youth move forward to more positive things in their lives. After graduation, George hopes to find something that allows him to continue making a difference in their lives.
Email: gkebel@hotmail.com
Emmanuel Solorio
Youth Education Program Tutor
Emanuel Solorio is a first-generation student majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice. He joined the Youth Justice Lab at ASU in 2022, and is very excited to begin working alongside his partners in assisting youth experiencing detention. Upon graduating, he plans on becoming a police officer to help bring positive change to his community.
Email: esolori2@asu.edu
Isyss Coley
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Isyss Coley is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Criminology & Criminal Justice. She is also pursuing certifications in Law and Human Behavior and Criminal Investigations. She aspires to earn further graduate degrees in criminal justice, in hopes of working alongside the FBI as an intelligence analyst or forensic psychologist. Isyss hopes that her role in the governmental system will inspire youth that look like her to push forward in the justice system and reform it from the inside out.
Email: icoley@asu.edu
Jazmin Alaniz
Undergraduate Researcher
Jazmin is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Criminology and Criminal Justice. She recently joined the Youth Justice Lab at ASU and is very excited to begin working with youth experiencing detention. Jazmin has plans of working as a probation officer in Maricopa County after graduation. She hopes to make a difference in the lives of those individuals returning back to society.
Email: jazminalaniz97@gmail.com
Brittany Garcia Bernal
Youth Education Program Tutor
Brittany is pursuing a Criminology and Criminal Justice degree at ASU. She is currently an intern at the Pinal County Youth Justice Center as a tutor for youth working on their GEDs or high school credits. Her career goal is to become part of Federal Bureau of Investigations after completing her degree and any necessary internships.
Email: cewoods1@asu.edu
Dang Khanh An Tran (An)
Mohave County Probation Intern
An is a senior undergraduate at Arizona State University at Lake Havasu. She is currently majoring in Psychology. Her current goals are to graduate college with a Bachelor’s degree and
attend graduate school in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with the hopes of pursuing a career as a professional mental health counselor.
Email: dtran39@asu.edu
Erandi Hernandez
Youth Education Program Tutor
Erandi is a third year undergraduate student majoring in Forensic Psychology and minoring in Youth Services Leadership. She currently interns at the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention center as a tutor. Upon graduation she plans to work within the juvenile detention center or in an area where she can help youth.
Email: eherna95@asu.edu
Jaylene Drummer
Undergraduate Researcher
Jaylene Drummer is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Justice Studies with a minor in Philosophy. After completing her degree, Jaylene plans on attending Law School in hopes of becoming an International Human Rights attorney
Email: jdrummer@asu.edu
Lex Weber
Undergraduate Researcher
Lex is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. She aspires to earn graduate degrees in sociology. Her research interests include criminal justice reform, community/law enforcement relationships and socialization.
Email: anweber3@asu.edu
Erandy Leon
Pinal County Juvenile Probation Intern
Erandy is in her last year as an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Criminal Justice & Criminology. She is an intern at Pinal County Juvenile Probation working with families and their youth to offer them the opportunity to voice their experience with their probation process and has also been a part of the officer mental health project as a research assistant. Erandy has plans of attending law school after completing her degree with hopes to pursue a career as a prosecutor.
Email: eleon14@asu.edu
Haroni Sahilu
Journey.do Research Assistant
Haroni is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Philosophy and Justice Studies, and minoring in African and African American Studies and Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. She is a research assistant for the San Francisco 8 Project with the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. After graduation, Haroni plans on attending Law School to become a criminal attorney.
Email: hsahilu@asu.edu
Dajah Grant
Journey.do Research Assistant
Dajah Grant is a first-generation undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She joined this program in hopes to serve as a mentor and help troubled youth reach their full potential. Upon graduating, Dajah plans to become a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Email: ddgrant1@asu.edu
Chloe Woods
Journey.do Research Assistant
Chloe is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Political Science and minoring Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is currently interning at the Arizona Legislature as a page for members of the House of Representatives. Chloe plans on attending law school to become a prosecutor and help facilitate rehabilitative forms of justice as a way to reduce crime.
Email: cewoods1@asu.edu
Mckenna Diebitsch
Journey.do Research Asssistant
McKenna is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Her plans after graduation are to attend law school and gain more experience in the victim services field. Her career goals are to either work in the victim services division of major law enforcement agencies or practice family law with a focus in child neglect and domestic violence cases. Her research interests include women’s experience in the criminal justice system, the effects of childhood victimization, and the improvement of victim treatment programs.
Email: mdiebits@asu.edu
Sidney Lopes
Researcher
Sidney is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. She has been with the Youth Justice Lab since 2018 and has gained hands on experience with the procedures and practices used in quantitative research.
Email: smlopes@asu.edu
Katya Wolf
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Katya Wolf is a Criminology and Criminal Justice major with a minor in Russian language at ASU. Her current goals are to graduate from ASU with a Bachelor's in Science and potentially attend law school to further study criminal law.
Email: kmwolf5@asu.edu
Santiago Pesqueira
Journey.do Research Assistant
Santiago Pesqueira is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology. He is a US Army Paralegal Specialist with hopes to attend law school and become a Judge Advocate for the Army upon graduation. An interesting fact about Santiago is that he has been playing the piano since he was 3 years old.
Email: sfpesque@asu.edu
Rahwa Tadesse
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Intern
Rahwa is a first-generation undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying Sociology with a minor in Political Science. After graduating, Rahwa will be attending law school with plans to become a Social Justice lawyer. She hopes to not only work with the youth, but also plans to dedicate her efforts to mending the ongoing genocide and war conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Email: rtadess1@asu.edu
Ellysa Cortes
Maricopa County Probation Intern
Ellysa is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She is interested in providing rehabilitative programs to youth to improve any personal struggles and advocating for at-risk youth. She hopes to become a Juvenile Probation Officer and guide at-risk youth into a healthier path to adulthood.
Email: ecorte16@asu.edu
Erin Allen
Journey.do Research Assistant
Erin is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After graduating, She hopes to work within the Juvenile Justice system, helping those who are dually involved in both foster care and the justice system or as a crime scene investigator.
Email: eallen21@asu.edu
Brittany Vasquez
Journey.do Research Assistant
Brittany Vasquez is Criminology and Criminal Justice major at ASU. Her current goals are to graduate from ASU next year. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in corrections as a juvenile probation officer.
Email: bkvasque@asu.edu
Alexia Fox
Pinal County Juvenile Probation Intern
Alexia earned her undergraduate degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice. She has assisted with the development of research methodologies, such as surveys and game simulations. Alexia has an interest in psychology and plans on getting her life coaching certificate after graduating to coach and counsel in the future. She was both an undergraduate research assistant with the YJL as well as an intern for the Pinal County Juvenile Probation Department.
Email: amfox10@asu.edu
Alondra Soto Roblero
Research Assistant
Alondra graduated from Arizona State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in the spring of 2020. She was a research assistant with the Youth Justice Lab from 2019 through early 2021. She aspires to work with juveniles, particularly in the probation or diversion department and hopes to continue on to receive her Master's degree to focus on risk and protective factors for juvenile delinquency.
Email: asotorob@asu.edu
Caitlin Taylor
Journey.do Research Assistant
Caitlin Taylor is from Washington State, she loves all things outdoors and getting her hands dirty. Caitlin will be graduating from ASU with a bachelors in Criminal Justice & Criminology by end of 2023. Afterwards, she hopes to work in law enforcement.
Email: ctaylo65@asu.edu
Cecily Vasquez
Journey.do Research Assistant
Cecily is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After graduation, her goals are to attend law school and pursue a legal career in family law.
Email: cvasqu26@asu.edu
Haley Lucas
Journey.do Research Assistant
Haley is an undergraduate student at ASU working towards obtaining her bachelor's of Public Policy and Public Service. During her time at ASU, she hopes to gain a better understanding of the complexity of society in order to help her decide where she can best serve her community. Her end goal is to become a resource for those who need it by developing her knowledge and awareness of the government and justice system.
Email: hlucas@asu.edu
Serena Nguyen
Youth Education Program Tutor
Serena is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After graduation, she hopes to continue working with youth in the Juvenile Justice System and aid in the rehabilitation of youth.
Email: stnguy13@asu.edu
Yaritzi Sicairos
Journey.Do Research Assistant & Tutor
Yaritzi Sicairos is a senior at Arizona State University. She is a Criminology and Criminal Justice major. She is passionate about helping the youth and being able to provide services that enable them to become the best version of themselves. She is excited to continue with YJL and grow with it.
Email: ysicairo@asu.edu
Stephanie Meza
Maricopa Juvenile Probation Department Intern & Tutor
Stephanie is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice and also working on a certificate in Security Studies.She is also a member of The National Society of Leadership and Success. Stephanie has experience working with police departments as she has interned with the Greeley Police Department in Greeley, Colorado. Now she is a Youth Justice Lab intern at the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Facility. After graduation, Stephanie will be pursuing a career in law enforcement and hopes to work her way up the law enforcement career ladder.
Email: smeza5@asu.edu
Alex Roarke
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Alex is currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Arizona State University. She is majoring social work and aims complete her master’s degree in social work as well. Alex hopes become a licensed clinical social worker after her time at Arizona State. Her main sources of motivation for her educational pursuits are her family, pets, and desire to be of service to her community.
Email: aroark2@asu.edu
Avani Maddipatla
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Avani is an undergraduate student pursuing a double major in Criminal Justice/Criminology and Psychology at Arizona State University. She is currently a research assistant for the Youth and Families in Court Lab and a community assistant for ASU's Downtown Campus. Avani is excited to be joining the Youth Justice Lab as a research assistant and reviewer for the Journey.Do program for the summer. Avani hopes to pursue a research career to learn more about what youths and women face during incarceration and how to build their agency and resiliency.
Email: amaddipa@asu.edu
Jonathon Lopez
Tutor with the Youth Education Program
Jonathon Lopez is a criminology and criminal justice student and a tutor in the Pinal County Juvenile Detention Center. He wants to start a career in law enforcement after graduation from ASU in 2024.
Kaliyah Williamson
Tutor with the Youth Education Program
Kaliyah is a senior undergraduate student at Arizona State University who is passionate about and majoring in criminology and criminal justice and aims to have a positive impact on the criminal justice system. She wants to see big change and is aware of the challenges that communities with limited resources face. Her future career will include proactive community well-being programs, criminal justice system reform, and active participation in communities that are underprivileged. She is currently working with the Youth Justice Lab and is a tutor with the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center.
Diana Flores
Tutor with the Youth Education Program
Diana Palka-Flores is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University majoring in Psychology. She is engaged in the Youth Justice Lab in which she helps tutor juveniles in a Juvenile Detention Center in the Phoenix area. Diana hopes to pursue a career in which she can help adolescents with psychological disorders adapt to society and its stressors.
Heather McDermott
Research Assistant
Heather graduated from Arizona State University with dual majors in Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice in Fall 2023. After completing her degrees, she plans on attending graduate school for clinical psychology with a focus on forensic or correctional settings.
Email: hkmcderm@asu.edu
Sophia Marturano
Undergraduate Honors Student and Researcher
Sophia is a senior majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice and is a Barrett honors student. She is also working on a certificate in Homeland Security. In the YJL, she is an intern for the Pinal County Youth Detention Center. After graduation, she hopes to work for the government as an investigator.
Email: smartura@asu.edu