TEAM GODOY: NURSES + STAFF

Here at Godoy Medical Forensics, we have a strong team of Registered Nurses with a background in emergency or trauma. Their clinical skill set makes them uniquely prepared for reviewing criminal cases. We have forensic nurse experts located all over the US and are ready to testify anywhere in the nation.

Tara has been an RN since 2001 and is the founder and CEO of Godoy Medical Forensics.

Tara Godoy
BSN, RN, CFN, CNDI
Founder/CEO

Merriam has been an RN since 1998 and is an expert in strangulation, traumatic brain injury and blunt force trauma.

Merriam Young
MS, RN, CCRN, TCRN
Lead Forensic Nurse

Jessica has been an RN since 2012, 8 years of which include care of Pediatric trauma patients. She is currently working as a Forensic Nurse Examiner in Virginia.

Jessica Krop
MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
Lead Forensic Nurse

Shareen has been an RN since 1997 and is an expert in strangulation and blunt force trauma.

Shareen Cronin
MSN, RN
Forensic Nurse

Kat has been an RN since 1987 and is an expert in strangulation.

Katherine Thornton
BSN, RN, EMT
Forensic Nurse

Ann has been an RN since 1997. She is an expert in blunt force trauma and traumatic brain injury.

Ann Rovner
MSN, BSN, RN
Forensic Nurse

Ashley has been a registered nurse since 2011 with experience in labor and delivery, pediatrics, and as an active participant in the care of those who have experienced sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Ashley Jefferson
BSN, RN, CLC, LNC
Forensic Nurse

Valerie has a background in Emergency Prehospital care and has been an RN in the ICU since 2013. Her forensic specialties include strangulation and traumatic injuries.

Valerie Creel
BSN, RN, CCRN
Forensic Nurse

Kahli graduated in 2014 with a BSN from a small college in St. Louis, MO and has been a nurse since 2014.

Kahli Ellis
MS, BSN, RN
Forensic Nurse

Ashley has been a registered nurse since 2008. She has spent her career in pediatrics, working in a pediatric emergency department and level one trauma center since 2011.

Ashley Fetta
MSN, BSN, RN, CPN, CPEN
Forensic Nurse

Rachel has been a Registered Nurse since 2002 with experience in sexual assault, case management, pediatrics, and operating room.

Rachel Countryman
BSN, RN, NYSAFE, SANE-A, LNC
Forensic Nurse

Valerie has been a Registered Nurse since 2013 with a background in Surgical/Trauma and Neuro critical care, vascular access, and correctional nursing.

Valerie Sothcott
BSN, RN, VA-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nurse

Elizabeth has been an RN for over 25 years and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She worked full-time as a Forensic Nurse examiner for 14 years and is an expert in sexual assault nurse examination and strangulation.

Elizabeth Pitcher

BA, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NYSAFE

Forensic Nurse

Laura comes to us with a background in both medical and legal support roles. She handles all things regarding new cases like intake emails, sending estimates, and pairing you with the perfect expert for your case.

Laura Oglesby, BS
Case Intake Manager

Kristina handles all things AR, Accounting, Billing, and Finance.

Kristina Doyle
AR Specialist / Accounting Assistant

Marcia has been an RN since 1988 and has experience in pediatrics and gastroenterology. She has moved into a role as project coordinator to support the whole team!

Marcia McLaurin
BSN, RN
Project Coordinator/Support Nurse