Alison SEARS (since 2025)
I am a Senior Forensic Biologist in the Case Management Unit, NSW FASS. Operationally, I am involved with the analysis and reporting of DNA testing for criminal and coronial matters including DVI, as well as providing expert evidence to the Courts of NSW. I am an experienced bloodstain pattern analyst, a certified trainer and assessor, and strongly involved with many facets of industry-related research, development, and teaching.
Dr Jennifer RAYMOND (since 2025)
Professor James CURRAN (President 2020-2024)
I work at the University of Auckland in the Department of Statistics. My area of interest is broadly in statistical problems in forensic science. I have published widely on DNA and glass, especially in the areas of interpretation. A list of my recent journal publications can be found here.
Madelen CHIKHANI (since 2025)
Madelen is a Customer Success Manager at bdna, where she ensures customers achieve their desired outcomes, fostering long-term relationships, success and retention. She is also a trained forensic scientist with more than 10 years of experience spanning a range of disciplines, including crime scene examination, fingerprint analysis and forensic biology. Madelen has also utilised her specialised knowledge and skills as an accreditation specialist at NATA, where she led audits of forensic laboratories against national and international standards and requirements.
Michael WHYTE (since 2025)
I am a civilian Fingerprint Expert and Crime Scene Officer (CSO) with over 19 years experience with the NSW Police Forensic Evidence & Technical Services Command. I possess specialist skills and and deliver specific training in: Fingerprint identification, Fingerprint detection and recovery, Advanced chemical targeting for fingerprint and biological evidence, Evidence photography, and DNA and physical evidence recovery at serious crime scenes.
Dr Jade De La Paz (since 2022)
I am a forensic anthropologist with 13 years experience. I have a PhD in Anatomy (Biological Anthropology and Clinical Anatomy) from the University of Otago (2022) and an MS in Forensic Anthropology from Boston University School of Medicine (2013). I am currently working as a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Otago. My research focuses on anatomical approaches to estimating sex from the cranium and clavicle, high-velocity projectile skeletal trauma, taphonomy, human remains recovery and analysis in forensic contexts, osteological reference collections, and applications of research to forensic anthropology casework.