Ivy Pham is a Forensic Autopsy Technician at the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensics and a minor in Biology from the University of North Georgia in 2023. During her undergraduate studies, Ivy interned with the Gainesville Police Department, where she gained firsthand experience in law enforcement. That opportunity inspired her to pursue her Master’s in Forensic Science with a concentration in Biometric Analysis at George Mason University, with an interest on the science behind criminal justice. During her graduate studies, Ivy focused on facial recognition and fingerprint analysis, while also discovering a strong passion for death investigation. This interest led her to begin her career as an Autopsy Technician in Virginia, where she developed a deep appreciation for the scientific and anatomical aspects of criminal investigation. After completing her degree, she returned home to Georgia an