Expertise:
Test of specimens; Sensitivity tests on cultures with antibiotics; Provide impartial, professional, accurate death investigation and certification; Comprehensively recording all investigation information through formal documentation; Professional counseling to grieving families; Conduct infectious disease surveillance; Identification and assisting law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations
Major Product/SVS:
Health care; Death investigation
Hobbies/Sports:
Skydiving; Skiing; Traveling; Gorilla tracking
Education Degrees:
Coursework for Ph.D. in Physiology; Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her positive attitude and love for her job.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she had an interest in science.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. McKean Tice is a investigator for the New Mexico office of medical investigation. She has raised six children and traveled extensively.
Ms. McKean Tice has 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing daily operations in the lab, including testing of specimens and cultures; Investigating sudden, violent, untimely and unexpected death in the State of New Mexico
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. McKean Tice hopes to continue to travel and do things that she hasn't done yet.