Antoinette T. Campbell

Founder, Association of Women in Forensic Science, Inc.

Association of Women in Forensic Science, Inc.

Antoinette T. Campbell is the author of the "Women in Forensics" column. She is the founder of the Association of Women in Forensic Science, Inc. (AWIFS) and Club Philly Forensics—a youth forensic science and violence/education outreach program. Determined to fulfill all her passions, she established AWIFS as a conduit for

connecting like-minded individuals and organizations and provide STEM-based programming for youth and young adults. Antoinette has been profiled in the Philadelphia Inquirer, WHYY, 105.3 WDAS, 900 AM WURD, and myriad blogs. In 2017, she earned a nomination for the RAD Awards Scientist of the Year and continues to serve as a venerated member of several panels including the Philadelphia Science Festival-Partner Advisory Council and Parents United for Better Schools, Inc. Antoinette can be reached at: www.awifs.org, @womeninforensics, #womeninforensics

Women in Forensics: The Value of Inclusive Workplace Appearance Policies
May 21, 2021
Between workplace appearance policies that felt restrictive and uncomfortable conversations regarding social injustice, Powell felt she had to make a change—from forensics to entrepreneur. read more
Women in Forensics: Prioritizing Self-care to Minimize Burnout
March 15, 2021
We don't intentionally neglect our self-care, but multitasking becomes a routine that can lead to burnout among forensic scientists. Stress has become normalized for the forensic science community, and it's compromising the mental and physical health of women who have a difficult time saying no. read more
Beyond Borders: Connecting Female Scientists to Each Other on a Global Level
December 18, 2020
After an education and multiple degrees, Barbaro entered the industry, seeing an immediate need for community and collaboration across borders. In 2011, she founded the Worldwide Association of Women Forensic Experts. read more
Women in Forensics: The Beauty of a Forensic Science Degree
August 31, 2020
Tamykah Anthony has an intriguing upbringing- one of determination, humility, and resilience; she is a mom who homeschools her children, award-winning forensic toxicologist, an author, and owner/creator of Xanithines All Natural Products based in Brooklyn, New York. read more
Women in Forensics: Real-Life Forensic Superhero Solves Crime While Helping the Community
May 15, 2020
The intersection of comics with forensics and STEM is indisputable. Superheroes are known for using their powers to solve crime while they fight with villains to keep their community safe. That’s what forensic specialists do, too. read more
Women in Forensics: How a Forensic Artist Uses Instagram to Build Passion for Her Trade
February 28, 2020
Lisa Bailey, a retired FBI forensic artist, is passionate about her work. In terms of educating the next generation, she says she can reach more people on Instagram than she could in a class. read more

Antoinette T. Campbell

Women in Forensics: The Value of Inclusive Workplace Appearance Policies

Women in Forensics: Prioritizing Self-care to Minimize Burnout

Beyond Borders: Connecting Female Scientists to Each Other on a Global Level

Women in Forensics: The Beauty of a Forensic Science Degree

Women in Forensics: Real-Life Forensic Superhero Solves Crime While Helping the Community

Women in Forensics: How a Forensic Artist Uses Instagram to Build Passion for Her Trade