Title: Forensic Scientist (retired)
Previous Role: Forensic Scientist Senior County-Level Forensic Science Center
T.C. obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology after graduating Illinois in 1989. She went on to spend 32 years working as a DNA analyst and the casework CODIS Administrator for a County-Level Forensic Science Center, but has recently retired. In this lab, T.C. analyzed evidence of possible body fluids by characterizing the fluids and obtaining DNA profiles from them. She reported those findings in written reports and occasionally in court. As the CODIS Administrator, she managed the lab's DNA database, uploaded, and searched DNA profiles through the state and federal DNA databases.
T.C’s degree and experiences at Illinois gave her a solid foundation of knowledge and lab skills. The reputation that accompanied the Illinois degree opened doors into grad school and subsequent jobs.
If you are interested in a career in forensic science T.C. would be a great person to talk with. Contact Christina Swanson at alumnimentor@sib.illinois.edu if you would like to connect with T.C.