Tayla P.

Tayla P. serves as Sergeant DNA Analyst IV at Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office since June 2016, previously holding the position of DNA Analyst III. Prior experience includes roles as Crime Laboratory Analyst II - DNA at Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory from December 2012 to May 2016, and Science Teacher for Environmental Science at H. L. Bourgeois High School, and Physics & Biology II at Terrebonne High School in 2012. Tayla's early career included a managerial position at Big River Restaurants/Applebee's Franchise Group from 2006 to 2012, focusing on operations and team leadership. An internship as DNA Analyst at Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory involved comparing forensic DNA testing kits for performance validation. Tayla holds a Master's degree in Forensic Genetics from UNT Health Science Center and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Nicholls State University. Skills include leadership, time management, motivation, and communication.