Sakiyah Taqee

Sakiyah TaQee is an experienced professional in the medical and funeral service fields with a diverse background in research and histology. Currently serving as a Senior Research Assistant at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation since February 2019, Sakiyah previously held the position of Supervisor of Histology at G.I. Associates of Maryland from April 2016 to January 2019. Prior to this role, Sakiyah worked as a Histotechnologist at both The George Washington University Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Earlier career experiences include positions as a Training Specialist/Safety Officer/EMT at American Medical Response and Operations Supervisor at Lifestar Response Of Maryland. Sakiyah began professional training in mortuary science as an Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer at Pope Funeral Homes and as an Intake Specialist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Sakiyah holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Point Park University and two associate degrees in Funeral Service Management and Mortuary Science from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.