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Forensic Science Program Staff

SPO Headquarters 
Katherine SharplessActing Director
Karen RuanAdministrative Officer
kristy.davis [at] nist.gov (Kristy Davis)Administrative Office Assistant
Donna RamkissoonAdministrative Office Assistant

 

Forensic Science Research Program 
Henry SwoffordPhysical Scientist
Melissa TaylorManagement and Program Analyst
robert.ramotowski [at] nist.gov (Robert Ramotowski)Guest Researcher
robert.m.thompson [at] nist.gov (Robert Thompson)Guest Researcher

 

Forensic Foundations Studies Program 
John Butler                                                NIST Fellow
Sandra KochPhysical Scientist
Kelly SauerweinPhysical Scientist

 

Forensic Science Standards Program                                              
John Paul “JP” Jones IIProgram Manager
Vincent DesiderioPhysical Scientist
Donna SirkManagement and Program Analyst
Allison GetzPhysical Scientist
Created October 11, 2022, Updated September 4, 2025
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