Type Of Business:
Crime investigation agency
Major Product/SVS:
Forensic instruction and training; Review of cases for further testing; Mock crime scene instruction
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Caring for her dog; Spending Time with her grandnieces and nephews
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, The University of Akron (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
Ohio Identification Officers Association; Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists; American Board of Criminalistics; American Academy of Forensic Sciences; International Identification Association
Charity:
Humane Society; SMILE; Kids Wish; City Mission; Marine Toys for Tots Foundation; Law Enforcement Organizations; Veterans Organizations; The Salvation Army
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to take and use criticism to her advantage.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was originally studying premedical and she couldn't handle the suffering she saw. She found forensics and crime investigation to be a better fit, where the suffering was over and she could still help. She also liked the challenges that the field brought to her.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Luke performed extensive work on crime scenes and taught at various Ohio law enforcement agencies. She testified in Ohio State Court cases and conducted postmortem DNA examinations. She sees herself as a visionary who can make many contributions to society.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Reviewing cases on forensics for defense, prosecutors and local police; Teaching mock crime scene investigation to various Ohio law enforcement agencies and various age groups; Examining victims of violent crimes for potential evidence linking the victim and suspect to the crime scene; Conducting DNA analysis; Reviewing cases for overlooked evidence; Making recommendations for further testing
Education Certifications:
Certification, American Board of Criminalistics
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Luke would like to have continued growth in her profession.