Current Interns
Current Interns
In the 25-26 academic year, the FSRC has 9 interns and research assistants continuing from the prior academic year. The students span multiple majors, grade levels, and interests in the forensic science realm. Interns and research assistants are working on multiple projects with agencies across the San Francisco Bay Area.2025-2026 Interns
Hannah Bailey
Major: Chemistry, Bioanalytical and Forensic Science Concentration (Post-Bacc)Graduating: Spring 2026
Sofia Burtt
Major: Biology, Forensic Science ConcentrationGraduating: May 2027
Career Goal: Forensic Anthropologist | Taphonomy
Bio: I am a first year forensic bio major at CSU East Bay. My passions in criminal justice and forensics forward my desire to be a piece of the puzzle involved in providing victim’s and their families peace and justice.
Tony DeFranco
Major: Biology, Forensic Science ConcentrationGraduating: Spring 2026
Cora Donohoe
Major: Criminal Justice | Sociology MinorGraduating: Fall 2025
Bailey Luevano
Major: Biology, Forensic Science Concentration | Chemistry MinorGraduating: Fall 2025
Rocio Ramos Zuniga
Major: Biology, Forensic Science ConcentrationGraduating: Spring 2026
Giovanna Rivas Valdez
Major: Chemistry, Bioanalytical and Forensic Science ConcentrationGraduating: Spring 2025
Career Goal: Criminal Investigator | Forensic Chemist
Bio: My name is Giovanna and I am postbaccalaureate, meaning I’m working on getting my second bachelor’s in Chemistry here at CSUEB. I have a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice studies but I have decided to branch out to a more science approach of the justice system. I’ve always had a passion for forensic science since I was in middle school. During my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities like hikes and going to the beach.
Emily Saruwatari
Major: Biology, Forensic Science ConcentrationGraduating: Spring 2026
Career Goal: Crime Scene Investigator at the local or federal level
Bio: Hello. My name is Emily Saruwatari. I am a biology major with a concentration on Forensic science. My research project that I will be working on is seeing if fingerprints will stay into fired shell casings.
Amaya Thomas
Major: Biology, Forensic Science ConcentrationGraduating: Spring 2026
Career Goal: Forensic Entomologist
Bio: Amaya Thomas is an undergraduate student at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay. In the FSRC is actively involved in the Outreach Group and research on excited delirium. They intend to work in the forensic field after graduation to follow their passion in forensic entomology and botany. In their spare time they can be found reading books.