MEREDITH TISE, PHD
Dr. Meredith Tise is the owner of Suncoast Forensics, where she serves as the lead forensic anthropologist, overseeing all consulting and training services. She is the consulting forensic anthropologist for the District Six Medical Examiner’s Office (Largo, FL) and the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office (Decatur, GA). In addition to these roles, Dr. Tise provides forensic anthropology consulting services to other medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide. She also works at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (Largo, FL) as the Forensic Quality Assurance Coordinator, managing ANAB forensic accreditation for the latent print and crime scene disciplines.
Dr. Tise has held prominent forensic roles, including:
- Forensic Anthropology Fellow at the Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office (Tucson, AZ), assisting in identifications along the U.S.–Mexico border.
- Laboratory Manager at the USF Institute of Forensic Anthropology and Applied Sciences, where she led field operations for the Dozier School for Boys Boot Hill Cemetery Project.
- Lecturer in Forensic Anthropology at the University of Lincoln (UK).
- Recovery leader with History Flight, conducting WWII American MIA/KIA recoveries across the Central Pacific and Europe.
Her professional experience spans leading agencies such as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of Health and Medicine. Dr. Tise has performed forensic anthropological analyses on skeletal remains across the U.S. and internationally, including in France, Germany, Portugal, Cuba, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and the Central Pacific. She has collected data from over 2,000 skeletons and continues to contribute to research in forensic anthropology.
She is a technical assessor for the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) in Anthropology and maintains expertise in accreditation systems for Scene Investigation (crime scene) and Friction Ridge disciplines. As a member of the Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers, she stays at the forefront of quality standards in forensic science.
Dr. Tise earned her B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Georgia, her M.A. from Texas State University, and her Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology from the University of South Florida, where her dissertation focused on craniometric variation among Hispanic populations in the United States.
Meet our team
Ashley luth, CSCSA
kyra stull, phd, d-abfa
kyra stull, phd, d-abfa
Ashley Luth is an accomplished forensic science professional with extensive experience in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, and training. She serves as an instructor for Suncoast Forensics, where she shares her expertise in forensic techniques and evidence recovery with law enforcement and forensic professionals. Since 2018,
Ashley Luth is an accomplished forensic science professional with extensive experience in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, and training. She serves as an instructor for Suncoast Forensics, where she shares her expertise in forensic techniques and evidence recovery with law enforcement and forensic professionals. Since 2018, Ashley has worked at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Clearwater, Florida. She is currently an Assistant Forensic Science Supervisor where she has earned recognition for her contributions to major case investigations, hazardous materials response, and innovative forensic technologies, such as 3D scanning and reconstruction. She has served as an integral member of several specialized teams, including the Major Case Response Team, Pinellas County Hazmat Team, and 3D Reconstruction Team. She has also worked as a Field Training Specialist, where she played a key role in mentoring and developing new forensic professionals.
Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science from the University of Central Florida, with minors in Anthropology and Chemistry. Her dedication to excellence in forensic investigation is underscored by numerous certifications, including Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (International Association for Identification) and FARO 3D Scanner Certification.
Throughout her career, Ashley has completed over 1,000 hours of specialized training in areas such as advanced shooting reconstruction, hazardous materials handling, bloodstain pattern analysis, and crime scene photography.
With a passion for forensic education and a commitment to advancing investigative methods, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to the Suncoast Forensics team.
kyra stull, phd, d-abfa
kyra stull, phd, d-abfa
kyra stull, phd, d-abfa
Dr. Kyra Stull is a board-certified forensic anthropologist (D-ABFA) and an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She earned her Ph.D. in Anatomy (Biological Anthropology) from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where her research focused on osteometric evaluations of South Afr
Dr. Kyra Stull is a board-certified forensic anthropologist (D-ABFA) and an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She earned her Ph.D. in Anatomy (Biological Anthropology) from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where her research focused on osteometric evaluations of South African children. Dr. Stull also holds a Master of Science in Forensic and Biological Anthropology from Mercyhurst College and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Dr. Stull has held several academic and professional positions, including Assistant Professor at Idaho State University and Coordinator for the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University. She also serves as an Extraordinary Lecturer at the University of Pretoria. Her extensive experience includes consulting on forensic cases, collaborating with law enforcement agencies, and conducting forensic anthropological analyses for medical examiner and coroner offices. Her research includes improving forensic methods for subadult identification to aid in age and sex estimation.
Dr. Stull's dedication to education, forensic consulting, and advancing forensic science continues to enhance forensic investigation practices across the country.
David villanueva
kyra stull, phd, d-abfa
David villanueva
David Villanueva is an experienced forensic professional with over 17 years of experience in fingerprint and latent print examinations. He currently serves as the Latent Print Supervisor for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, where he leads eight Latent Print Examiners, manages latent print examination casework within the Latent Unit
David Villanueva is an experienced forensic professional with over 17 years of experience in fingerprint and latent print examinations. He currently serves as the Latent Print Supervisor for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, where he leads eight Latent Print Examiners, manages latent print examination casework within the Latent Unit, facilitates investigative collaboration with criminal investigators, and serves as the technical liaison for a local AFIS database, in addition to the state and national databases.
Beginning his forensic career in 2007, David held roles ranging from Fingerprint Technician to Latent Print Examiner before assuming a leadership position in 2022. His background includes extensive practical experience in tenprint examinations, latent print comparisons, quality assurance, and courtroom testimony.
David has successfully completed Latent Print Comparison proficiency tests since 2017 and maintains active membership in the International Association for Identification (IAI) and the Florida Division of the IAI (FDIAI). He is a frequent attendee of regional and national forensic training conferences and has received specialized instruction in areas such as simultaneous impression analysis, distortion interpretation, and expert witness testimony.
As a team member of Suncoast Forensics, David brings a strong technical foundation and a commitment to advancing forensic education for professionals in latent print comparison and forensic science disciplines.