Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith is an accomplished Quality Manager at Omega Research Inc. since November 2022, overseeing ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap-accredited Quality Management Systems while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Smith also serves as an instructor at Tri-Tech Forensics, developing courses in quality assurance and risk-based decision-making. Previous experience includes Acting Quality Assurance Coordinator at the Fort Worth Police Department Crime Laboratory, where compliance and quality performance were managed, as well as roles at the Richmond Police Department and the Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Forensic Science from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor's degree in Government with a Criminal Justice minor from Texas Woman's University, among other credentials.