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.
Instructors
Ashley luth, CCSI
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 Crime Scene Investigator (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. She regularly presents at citizen academies and professional symposia, delivering engaging lectures on crime scene processing, evidence collection, and courtroom testimony.
Ashley's work has been recognized with multiple awards from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, including the prestigious Forensic Science Specialist of the Year in 2021 and the Gold Star Award , which she has received on five occasions.
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.