SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for receiving and processing scholarship applications, ensuring compliance with the established eligibility requirements and selection criteria. The committee will carefully assess the applications and select scholarship recipients based on the predetermined criteria. Once the selection is made, the committee will promptly notify the recipient(s) about the scholarship award(s).
Amanda Page – Chair
Grand Prairie Police Department
Travis Kirkley
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Cele Rossi – Advisory Chair
Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office
Dan Zientek
Humble Police Department
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Conference Planning Committee oversees all aspects of conference execution. The Site and Logistics Subcommittee oversees venue selection, hotel arrangements, and operational logistics. The Host Subcommittee is responsible for coordinating on-site conference operations, volunteer management, and event flow.
Amanda Page – Chair
Grand Prairie Police Department
Ashley Zachry
Cedar Hill Police Department
Dianna Arndt
Texas Department of Public Safety
Ashley Canon
Plano Police Department
Jalynn Reeter
Arlington Police Department
Kristi Young – Advisory Chair
Houston Forensic Science Center
Tracy Lipskoch
Houston Forensic Science Center
Courtney Lozano
Dallas Police Department
Kaitlin Dillard
Frisco Police Department
Shanaihi Patel
Houston Forensic Science Center
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Program Committee develops and coordinates speakers, workshops, and training sessions for the educational conference.
Christine Ramirez – Advisory Chair
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Dr. Casie Fisher
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Victoria Boren
Houston Forensic Science Center
Laurissa Pilkington
Houston Forensic Science Center
Shanaihi Patel
Houston Forensic Science Center
Kelly Deal
Houston Forensic Science Center
Kaitlin Dillard
Frisco Police Department
Cat McClain
Texas Department of Public Safety
Dyna Osuna
Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEES
VENDOR COMMITTEE
Manages participation, donations, and financial sponsorships of vendors and exhibitors.
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Manages donations and financial sponsorships non-vendor businesses and corporate partners.
Ashley Canon – Chair
Plano Police Department
Neil Carnes
Plano Police Department
Courtney Lozano
Dallas Police Department
Kalee Winford
Houston Forensic Science Center
PETER SALICCO AUDIO/VISUAL COMMITTEE
The Peter Salicco Audio/Visual Committee manages, maintains, and deploys all audio-visual equipment owned, leased, or hired by TFF for conference-related matters.
Christine Ramirez – Advisory Chair
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
Shawn Gilbert
Humble Police Department
Kevin Wolf
Humble Police Department
Michalia Duncan
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office