Foundation History
The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation was established in 2000 in memory of Ellis R. Kerley Ph.D., Forensic Anthropologist (1924-1998). Ellis R. Kerley, one of the field's leading anthropologists, was a pioneer in the development of Forensic Anthropology as a professional discipline. The Foundation, a charitable organization, is dedicated to furthering the development of forensic anthropology by assisting students and professionals (domestic and international), as well as, promoting research within the field that is focused on practical applications.
Dr. Ellis R. Kerley focused his career assisting with criminal investigations and the identification of skeletal remains. Dr. Kerley is best known for his age estimation research involving the microscopic (histological) examination of skeletal tissue. His method, often referred to as the "Kerley Method", evaluates a cross-section of a bone and calculates the number of histological structures that are entered into regression formulae to estimate age at death. His approach to histological methods of age estimation has paved the way for future studies and methods by academics and practitioners.
The foundation was created to support research in the field of forensic anthropology, provide networking opportunities, and help anthropologists achieve professional excellence in this field. The Foundation is always discussing ways in which we can assist in further developing the field of Forensic Anthropology and we welcome your suggestions and proposals.
Dr. Ellis R. Kerley focused his career assisting with criminal investigations and the identification of skeletal remains. Dr. Kerley is best known for his age estimation research involving the microscopic (histological) examination of skeletal tissue. His method, often referred to as the "Kerley Method", evaluates a cross-section of a bone and calculates the number of histological structures that are entered into regression formulae to estimate age at death. His approach to histological methods of age estimation has paved the way for future studies and methods by academics and practitioners.
The foundation was created to support research in the field of forensic anthropology, provide networking opportunities, and help anthropologists achieve professional excellence in this field. The Foundation is always discussing ways in which we can assist in further developing the field of Forensic Anthropology and we welcome your suggestions and proposals.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation exists because of the hard work and dedication of many people, volunteers, sponsors, and especially the Board of Directors. Below are the current members of the Board of Directors and present and past rotating members.
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Amy Kerley Moorhouse, MBA Foundation President Founding Member |
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Madeline J. Hinkes, PhD Board Member San Diego Mesa College, Dept. of Anthropology, Foundation Vice President |
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Christian Crowder, PhD Foundation Secretary Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office - Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences |
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Franklin Damann, PhD Foundation Treasurer Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency-Offutt, Laboratory Director |
Rotating Board Members - Anthropology Section Chairs
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2004
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 |
Dr. Elizabeth Murray
Dr. Marilyn R. London Paul S. Sledzik Dr. Todd Fenton Dr. Michael Warren Dr. Laura Fulginiti Dr. Thomas Holland Dr. Bradley Adams Dr. Susan Myster |
2013
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 |
Dr. William Belcher
Dr. Ann Ross Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield Dr. Greg Berg Dr. Kate Spradley Dr. Jennifer Love Dr. Paul Emanovsky Dr. Kristen Hartnett |
Previous Board of Directors Members
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Mary Adams Kerley Founding Member Deceased |
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Paul Sledzik, MS Board Member |
