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
MBA, BSN, RN
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, GFN-C
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 Curci
MSN, RN, SANE-A, 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

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

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

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
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, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nurse

Heather has been a nurse since 2000 with 15 years of experience in neonatal intensive care and neonatal/pediatric transport. She is currently working as a Forensic Nurse Examiner in Virginia.

Heather Smith
BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nurse

Victoria has been a dedicated professional in the emergency department of a level 2 trauma center since 2006. With extensive expertise in trauma and critical care, she also serves as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for both adults and adolescents.

Vicky Sattler
RN, PhD, MN, CEN, SANE-A, TCRN
Forensic Nurse

Vanessa has been an RN since 2014. She has spent the last 5 years working in the emergency department at a level one trauma center. She also spent time working in a coroner’s office as an Overdose Investigator.

Vanessa Gay
BSN, RN
Lead Forensic Nurse

Laura comes to us with a background in both medical and legal support roles. As our Project Coordinator she serves as the vital operational backbone of our case management process, expertly shepherding legal consulting cases from intake to completion while providing seamless communication between clients, experts, and our team to ensure exceptional service delivery

Laura Oglesby, BS
Case Intake Manager

Kristina is our Accounts Receivable Specialist and Accounting Assistant, she provides crucial financial support by managing client invoicing, collections, and accounting processes while ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining professional relationships with clients and vendors

Kristina Doyle
AR Specialist / Accounting Assistant

Beth comes with a background of 3 years of experience.  As our Sales and Marketing Assistant, she manages all of our free educational webinars, coordinates conferences, and even attends some as well.

As Case Intake Manager, she handles all things regarding new cases like intake emails, sending estimates, and pairing you with the perfect expert for your case.

Beth Smith, BS
Sales and Marketing Assistant / Case Intake Manager

Bianca brings over a decade of experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and executive operations across healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors. With a strong background in intake support and client-facing roles, she ensures smooth communication and efficient case processing for both internal teams and legal clients.

Bianca Isom, MBA, PMP
Project & Case Intake Support Specialist