Public Safety Innovation (PSI) Lab

PSI Lab Alumni

Brenda Melchor (Years Served: 2020-2024)

Brenda Melchor is an alumnus and current Master’s student at ASU majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. After completing the Master’s degree, Brenda is interested in earning a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a special interest in police accountability and protest policing. In her free time, Brenda enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and cooking.

Ashwin Reddykotha (Years Served: 2023-2024)

Ashwin Reddykotha has completed his Master's in Science Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. Ashwin attended Florida State University prior to his time at ASU, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Psychology. His goal is to join the Secret Service after completing his degree. Ashwin's interests include white-collar crime, food fraud, and green criminology.

Ruby Garcia (Years Served: 2022-2023)

Ruby Garcia has completed her master's in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. Born in Nogales, Mexico, and raised in Rio Rico, Arizona, she earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Criminal Psychology from Western New Mexico University. Her research interests include crime victimization, police use of force, and racial disparities in policing.

Alexia Arce (Years served: 2022)

Alexia Arce is an undergraduate student at ASU majoring in Forensic Psychology. She is interested in learning how the system works in order to help people. She plans on pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work. Alexia hopes to pursue a career working directly with people, especially youth. Other interests include correctional psychology and juvenile diversion programs.

Savannah Cuellar (Years served: 2022)

Savannah Cuellar is an undergraduate student at ASU majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Psychology. She is interested in pursuing a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a special interest in correctional or police psychology.

Cassie Harvey (Years served: 2021)

Cassie Harvey is a graduate student pursuing a dual Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies with a focus on tribal law. She plans to pursue a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice to conduct research that influences change.

Eric Alarcon (Years served: 2021)

Eric Alarcon is a Master's student at ASU pursuing a Master’s of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and Behavior from ASU.

Lex Weber (Years served: 2020-2021)

Lex Weber is a junior studying public service and public policy with an emphasis in criminology. She is also minoring in political science and working on an honors certificate in social justice and equity.

Emily Bingham (Years served: 2020-2021)

Emily Bingham is an undergraduate student at ASU majoring in Community Advocacy and Social Policy. She is interested in researching policies that adversely affect marginalized populations and plans to attend graduate school to become a licensed professional counselor.