FIRE - Forensic Investigation, Research and Education

Several years ago, the students in the Forensic Genetics program formed a campus-recognized student association for their discipline - FIRE. The group has been very active in community service, education in primary and secondary schools and campus events. Please visit their website for more information:

 

 

Where are they now - Forensic Genetics Alumni

Class of 2002
Pamela Marshall Forensic Biologist II Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, TX
Uvonna Alexander Forensic DNA Analyst III  Orchid Cellmark-Dallas
Training Coordinator
Class of 2003
Maria Chahrour Doctoral Student Baylor College of Medicine
Joe Cooksley Forensic Scientist II Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Romy Franco Forensic DNA Analyst II Orchid Cellmark-Dallas
Kristi Dutton Forensic Biologist II Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, TX
Dixie Peters Forensic Analyst II UNT Center for Human Identification
Jennifer Otto Forensic Analyst Identigene, Inc., Houston, TX
Melody Josserand Forensic Analyst II UNT Center for Human Identification
Suzanne Gonzalez Doctoral Candidate UNT Health Science Center
Shannon Tinsley Physician Assistant
Jody Hynds Forensic DNA Analyst III Orchid Cellmark-Dallas
Class of 2004
Shelley Crispin Forensic Scientist-DNA Marion County Forensic Services Agency, Indianapolis, IL
Renee Cooksley Assistant Scientist Univ. of Minnesota- Gene Therapy Center
Erin Donovan Doctoral Student Auburn University
Lloyd Halsell DNA Analyst UNMC, Human DNA Identification Laboratory, Omaha, NE
B. Minyon Jones Forensic Analyst I UNT Center for Human Identification
Ross Kirkendoll Forensic Analyst Albuquerque PD Crime Laboratory
Barbara Leal Forensic Analyst Orchid Cellmark-Dallas
Class of 2005
J. Scott Andrews Law Student Texas Tech University
Angela Kanaly Test Development Specialist  Duke University Health Systems Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory
Kaajal Patel Crime Lab Scientist II Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Farah Plopper Forensic Analyst I UNT Center for Human Identification
Nicolas Ronquillo Forensic Scientist Texas DPS Crime Lab- El Paso
Christina Capt Technical Leader UNT Center for Human Identification
Margo Mikeska Forensic Analyst Northern Louisiana Regional Crime Lab
Kevin Condel Forensic Analyst DNA Reference Laboratory 
Dennis Yip Forensic Analyst Washington State Police Crime Lab
Class of 2006
Jamalia David Medical Student Texas A & M University- College Station
Kendra Lee Felipe-Ortega Forensic Analyst I UNT Center for Human Identification
Donovan James Forensic DNA Analyst Harris County Medical Examiners Office
Joseph Orcutt Criminalist,  Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Forensic Biology Division
Glynis Price Doctoral Student Trent University, Canada
Sarah Rothwell Forensic DNA Analyst Texas DPS-Austin
Jena Sparling Forensic DNA Analyst I Orchid Cellmark-Dallas
Rachel Sutton Forensic DNA Analyst I Orchid Cellmark-Dallas
Adrienne Warner Forensic Biologist II Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, TX
Allison Wright Forensic DNA Analyst Texas DPS-Austin
Class of 2007
Tarig Alkhazin CODIS DNA Analyst Texas DPS-Austin
Allison Brown Lab Technician UT Southwestern Medical Center 
Lauren Fuqua Forensic DNA Analyst I UNT Center for Human Identification
Melissa Kreikemeier Forensic DNA Scientist Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory
Krystle Macurdy Forensic DNA Analyst I  UNT Center for Human Identification
Jennifer Miller Forensic Analyst  Texas DPS-Houston
Jessica Stambaugh Forensic Analyst Harris County Medical Examiners Office