” It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation and support for one of the Country’s outstanding medicolegal officers and professionals in the field of death investigation.”

It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation and support for one of the Country’s outstanding medicolegal officers and professionals in the field of death investigation. I have known and worked with Ms. Owens for nearly ten years and have enjoyed watching her growth within the communities of forensic science, medicolegal investigation and leadership. I’ve had the opportunity to work professionally with Dotti on several occasions and have always been impressed with her occupational depth, management skills and work ethic. Her contributions to the field of Medicolegal Death Investigation extends beyond the borders of Ada County, and the Great State of Idaho.

As the Director of research and development for the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), I oftentimes look to Dotti for feedback on current projects, and future research opportunities involving Coroners. Her knowledge of current practice standards makes her an excellent colleague. Dotti possesses the skills necessary to “think” globally, while maintaining a realistic approach to implementation and follow-up.  She has the qualities of leadership that gets things done, evidence by her ability to lead the Ada County Coroner’s Office to national accreditation by both the NAME and the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IAC&ME); one of only three offices in the United States to obtain that status.

On a personal note, I am proud of Dotti’s accomplishments, and value her as a colleague. I am pleased to have the opportunity to recommend Dotti Owens for the office of Coroner.

Steven C. Clark, PhD, Director

Occupational Research and Assessment, Inc.

Note: Dr. Clark currently serves as the Research and Development Director for the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), Accreditation consultant to the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME), the certification and testing director for the: American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigation (ABMDI), the Board of Forensic Document Examiners (BFDE) and the American Board of Forensic Odontologists (ABFO).