Yessenia Anaya

Yessenia Anaya is a skilled Criminalist currently employed with the County of Santa Clara since February 2023. Previously, Yessenia served as a Senior Research Associate with the Oncology Research Team at Guardant Health from May 2021 to February 2023 and held various positions at Curative, including RNA Extraction Department Manager. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Criminalistics from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Davis. Notable experiences also include working as a Graduate Student Assistant on the Loyola Law School Project for Innocence and an internship in the LAPD's Forensic Sciences Division. Additional roles in research and education reflect a strong background in both scientific research and mentorship.