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Lisa Desire, MFSSpecialties
TFT Contract Courses Taught Introduction to Forensic Biology & DNA Analysis Investigative Genetic Genealogy (webinar) Introduction to Investigative Genetic Genealogy (In-Person) |
About Lisa Desire
Lisa Desire is a former forensic scientist with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s Department of Forensic Biology, the largest laboratory of its kind in North America. During her tenure, she investigated thousands of homicides, sexual assaults, and missing persons cases, and was a supervisor of victim identification for the World Trade Center attack, the most complicated forensic investigation in the history of the United States.
Lisa has testified as an Expert Witness in Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis in the criminal justice systems of the City of New York, and has earned the certifications of ASCLD-LAB Inspector and FBI DNA Auditor. She was presented with NYPD’s Centurion Award and the Honor Legion’s Certificate of Merit for her contributions on a high-profile serial killer case. She used her experiences to create Prime Suspect, LLC, an education and consulting company that brings forensic information to students, teachers, attorneys and law enforcement through hands-on activities, professional development sessions and courtroom assistance.
Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetic Engineering from Cedar Crest College, and her Master of Science degree in Forensic Science
from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has served as an Adjunct Lecturer for Rutgers University, and spent several years working with autistic children as a Paraprofessional in an inclusive special education preschool.
She currently serves on Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s Criminal Justice Advisory board, and the Chief Science Officer’s panel for SciTech Institute.
Lisa Desire is a former forensic scientist with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s Department of Forensic Biology, the largest laboratory of its kind in North America. During her tenure, she investigated thousands of homicides, sexual assaults, and missing persons cases, and was a supervisor of victim identification for the World Trade Center attack, the most complicated forensic investigation in the history of the United States.
Lisa has testified as an Expert Witness in Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis in the criminal justice systems of the City of New York, and has earned the certifications of ASCLD-LAB Inspector and FBI DNA Auditor. She was presented with NYPD’s Centurion Award and the Honor Legion’s Certificate of Merit for her contributions on a high-profile serial killer case. She used her experiences to create Prime Suspect, LLC, an education and consulting company that brings forensic information to students, teachers, attorneys and law enforcement through hands-on activities, professional development sessions and courtroom assistance.
Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetic Engineering from Cedar Crest College, and her Master of Science degree in Forensic Science
from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has served as an Adjunct Lecturer for Rutgers University, and spent several years working with autistic children as a Paraprofessional in an inclusive special education preschool.
She currently serves on Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s Criminal Justice Advisory board, and the Chief Science Officer’s panel for SciTech Institute.