About
Stephen's professional endeavors are founded on a life dedicated to public service.
Throughout his varied careers, Stephen has studied everything from mosquitoes and disease biology to bloodstain patterns, bullet trajectories, and digging up clandestine graves.
Today—through innovative, collaborative communication and technology solutions—he works to foster better leadership in the forensics industry and to support and improve the lives of people diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Featured Work
CSI to CEO: What the Dead Can Teach Us About Life and Leadership
Dive into an insider's perspective into the REAL CSI
In CSI to CEO, Stephen takes readers on a darkly humorous, thought-provoking ride through the worlds of forensic investigation and leadership. With a compelling narrative, he recounts his experiences with raw honesty, sharing true crime stories, forensic how-tos, and leadership lessons that resonate far beyond the lab.
Delving into the gritty details of forensics, Stephen breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-read prose, like the five stages of human decomposition. From the fresh stage, when a body has just ceased functioning, to the bloat stage, where gases cause visible swelling, and the active decay phase when tissues begin to break down rapidly. As the process moves into advanced decay, the body loses most of its soft tissue before finally reaching the dry or skeletal stage, where only bones and dried tissue remain. Each stage provides investigators with critical clues, and Stephen reveals how understanding these stages can be key to solving cases.
But CSI to CEO is more than just a forensic manual—it’s a powerful leadership guide. Stephen’s journey from forensic investigation to leadership gave him a unique lens for empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential for the public good. His insights, earned through hands-on experience and hard-fought challenges, will inspire you to tackle your own obstacles with resilience and purpose.
Whether you're fascinated by forensic science, enthralled with true crime, eager for leadership advice, or simply looking for a down-to-earth memoir with substance, CSI to CEO will leave you motivated and ready to embrace your own journey.
Other Works
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The Cultural Context of Forensic Laboratories in California
2023
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On a Mission to Improve Leadership in Forensics
2023
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Reevaluation of the Role of Early Trypsin Activity in the Transcriptional Activation of the Late Trypsin Gene in the Mosquito Aedes Aegypti
2006
Awards and Recognition
- Phi Beta Kappa