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My Story

I come from a New York City Police Department family and have always sought a way to merge my analytical mind with my law enforcement roots. Before forensic science became a popular focus in pop culture, I discovered my passion for applying science to solve crimes—a realization that felt like an epiphany and perfectly aligned with my interests.

 

Although I enjoyed laboratory work, I soon realized that my true calling was at the crime scene, where I could help make sense of chaos and bring clarity through scientific analysis. To pursue this path, I took an unconventional route for a forensic science graduate and became a Connecticut State Trooper. Over the next decade, I investigated crime scenes and developed the skills to document and analyze evidence with precision. These experiences taught me the critical importance of objectivity—allowing the evidence to tell its story rather than imposing preconceived narratives onto it.

 

Teaching has allowed me to transform my passion for forensic science into inspiring and educating the next generation of practitioners. I have been part of the University of New Haven faculty since 2011 and now serve as the chair of the forensic science department. Our program is one of the largest and oldest accredited forensic science programs in the United States, and it is an honor to contribute to its legacy and influence the entire field of forensic science. 

 

I hold key certifications, including Comprehensive Criminalistics from the American Board of Criminalistics and Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association for Identification. I actively contribute to advancing the field as a director of the Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board, a founding member of the OSAC Bloodstain Pattern Analysis subcommittee, and the AAFS Academy Standards Board for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis.

 

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Forensic Science-Criminalistics from the University of New Haven, and a Ph.D. in Nanosciences and Advanced Technologies from the University of Verona, Italy. My doctoral research focused on developing an analytical method to differentiate celebratory gunfire based on gunshot residue concentrations on recovered bullets.

 

Alongside my academic and professional pursuits, I have been retained as a forensic analysis and crime scene reconstruction expert in twenty states and have qualified as an expert in courts in New York, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and California. Additionally, I serve on the Federal government’s National Disaster Medical System Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team, where I have assisted with forensic operations following major disasters, including Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 death surge in New York City in 2020.

 

Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to advancing forensic science through education, research, and professional service. Whether in the classroom, the laboratory, or the courtroom, my focus remains on bringing clarity, precision, and objectivity to the complex intersection of science and justice.

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