2026 Nominations

Nominations for Board Members (to be voted upon at 2026 annual meeting)

President-Elect:

Education:
BS in Chemistry with a minor in Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University

Employment History:
North Carolina State Crime Lab: 2009 – Present

Past SAFS Participation:
SAFS member since 2020
Attended annual meetings in 2013, 2017, 2019, and 2025
SAFS Member-At-Large 2024-2025

Additional Memberships/Certifications:
American Board of Criminalistics (ABC-DA) certification since 2012
Clan Lab Response certification since 2010
Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists (CLIC) member

Why do you want to serve on the SAFS Board of Directors?
I have enjoyed the role of Member at Large as an opportunity to learn more about the functions of the SAFS board and annual meeting planning. The more opportunity for cross laboratory collaborations, the better.

 

Member-at-Large:

Education:
BS in Chemistry with a minor in Physics, University of South Alabama
MS in Analytical Chemistry, Florida State University

Employment History:
North Carolina State Crime Lab: 2013 – Present

Past SAFS Participation:
SAFS member since 2020
Attended annual meetings in 2019, 2022 – 2025

Additional Memberships/Certifications:
American Board of Criminalistics (ABC-DA) certification since 2018
Clan Lab Response certification since 2019
Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists (CLIC) member since 2025

Why do you want to serve on the SAFS Board of Directors?
I have enjoyed attending the annual SAFS Conference over the years, and am looking to become more involved in the organization. I believe in what the SAFS organization stands for in the field of Forensic Science, and want to help further their mission. Additionally, I want to use this opportunity to help grow myself and offer my skills and perspectives to the board.

 

Education Background:
B.S. Forensic Science with a concentration in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University (May 2022)

Employment History:
Employed with GBI as Forensic Chemist since July 2022

Previous SAFS Involvement:
Attended two conferences (Chattanooga & Jacksonville) and have been a member since April 2024 (Regular member since May 2025)

Additional Memberships/Certifications:
Certified by ABC in Seized Drugs Analysis
Application in for CLIC membership as well – not yet approved

Why do you want to serve on the SAFS Board of Directors?
I would like to be on the SAFS Board of Directors because I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of SAFS and meeting/networking with so many wonderful people. I have a passion for leadership and event planning and would really like to get more involved in that capacity with SAFS. This is a great opportunity to get my foot in the door to start giving back to the organization and its members!

 

  • Erin Tracy
    UNC Chapel Hill Injury Prevention Center

Education Background:
 M.S Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S. in Biochemistry from North Carolina State University

Employment History:
UNC-Chapel Hill, Research Chemist – 2022-Present
Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services, Drug Analyst – 2017-2022
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Drug Analyst – 2012-2017

SAFS Involvement:
Member since 2013
Attended 6 SAFS conferences (drug workshop co-chair in 2022)
Member-at-Large 2024-2026
Lead of SAFS Training, Education, Research Committee

Memberships/Certifications:
American Board of Criminalistics Board of Directors – Secretary (2026)
SAFS-ABC Board Rep (2021)
CLIC member (2014)
ABC certified in Drug Analysis (2014)
MAAFS member (2009)

Why do you want to serve on the SAFS Board of Directors?
I would like to continue to serve on the SAFS Board of Directors. I have been a member of the organization for over a decade and am completing my first term as member-at large. I would like to have the opportunity to continue to support the organization in an impactful way as it grows. I highly value what SAFS brings to the field of forensic science and would like to continue to be a part of the leadership team.

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