Current Members

Chelsea Foudray, Ph.D., is a recent graduate of the Criminology, Law and Society department at George Mason University, and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the EJS Lab. Having moved to the United States from the Netherlands, she attended the University of Mount Olive in NC for her BS Criminal Justice & Criminology and BA Psychology. Dr. Foudray primarily works on research evaluating defendants’ pretrial experiences, particularly for defendants with problematic substance use. She is also involved in research projects evaluating peer recovery in local counties, and OUD treatment in a local jail. When not working on her research, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her wife and dog, reading books, and drinking coffee. 

Sydney Ingel (she/her) received her B.A. in Criminal Justice & Psychology from Quinnipiac University and her M.A. in Criminology, Law & Society from George Mason University. She is currently a 7th-year PhD student (ABD status) in George Mason’s Criminology, Law & Society department. She is currently working on a MacArthur grant funded project that involves surveys and interviews with pretrial defendants in Indiana. Additionally, she is working on a systematic review of pretrial needs. Her research interests revolve around: qualitative research, jails, and prisons. Outside of work, her interests include reading, spending time with her dog, and watching copious amounts of TV. 

Hayley Carlisle is a third-year doctoral student in George Mason University's Department of Criminology, Law & Society. Prior to starting her doctoral journey, Hayley worked for the D.C. Department of Corrections, during which time she designed and supported programs for returning citizens and incarcerated residents in the D.C. Jail. Hayley is currently involved in the JRAC Racial Equity projects and provides research support for Indiana's Recovery Works program. Her personal research focuses on carceral environments, correctional policies, and justice-involved suicide risk. 

Mindy Thai (she/her/hers) is a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society at George Mason University. She received a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Chinese Language & Literature from George Washington University. In the lab, her research focuses on exploring the impact of media on pretrial perceptions and evaluating peer recovery programs. Mindy's research interests include corrections, interstate prison network, reentry, and alternatives to legal system involvement. Outside of her academic endeavors, Mindy enjoys cooking, playing video games, and reading. 

Anna Knes (she/her/hers) is a second-year doctoral student in George Mason University’s Department of Criminology, Law & Society. Anna attended Wesleyan University for her BA in Neuroscience & Psychology (’19) and for her MA in Neuroscience (’20). She also earned a MSc from the University of Amsterdam in Forensic Science. Consistent throughout her degrees is Anna’s passion for understanding decision-making and cognitive biases. Her research with the EJS Lab focuses on disparities in criminal-legal processing. Outside the EJS Lab, her research interests include criminal-legal decision-making at large: prosecutorial discretion, forensic confirmation bias, and jury decision-making. When she is not actively researching or working on classwork, Anna loves to work out (running and weight-lifting), paint & draw, and travel. 

Peyton Frye (she/her) is a first-year Master’s in Social Work student at the University of Illinois Chicago. She serves as the project coordinator for a MacArthur-funded initiative at EJS, which examines defendants' perceptions of their own criminogenic risks, needs, and protective factors within the pretrial context. Additionally, Peyton coordinates another EJS study focused on refining, scaling, and evaluating an innovative model of pretrial supervision in Indiana. Her interests lie in utilizing an ecological framework to explore factors that enhance positive mental health and well-being among individuals affected by the criminal-legal system, as well as advocating for criminal-legal system reform and community-based alternatives to incarceration. In her spare time, Peyton enjoys spending time with her husband and cat, crocheting, binge-watching her favorite comfort shows, reading, and practicing yoga.

Braedon Hughes is an undergraduate student pursuing a BS in Criminology, Law, and Society at George Mason University. As a research assistant, he currently supports the development of evidence-based pretrial supervision models, which coincides with his research interests.  Braedon endeavors to pursue higher education with the intent of entering Federal service while remaining receptive to various areas of study and research. External to the Early Justice Strategies lab, Braedon enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, weight training, and helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Aascharya Srinivasan is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Legal Studies and a minor in Clinical Psychology at George Mason University. As a research assistant, she is part of the Intentional Pretrial Supervision project at the EJS Lab. Her personal research interests lie in studying the social and psychological factors contributing to recidivism, as well as exploring reforms in prison and legal systems. Outside of research, Aascharya enjoys watching old movies, painting, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.