John Collins – ISHI News

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John Collins

Expertise Coach, Facilitator, and Author

John Collins is a leadership and expertise coach, facilitator, and author of 3 books on forensic science. His fourth book, The New Superior, was published in 2022.  John specializes in helping people, teams, and organizations in authoritative, high-responsibility occupations requiring high levels of expertise. About half of John’s clients work in forensic science.

John started his private practice in 2013 after retiring his award-winning, 20-year career in forensic science, having served as the director of forensic science for the state of Michigan and authoring two pioneering textbooks on forensic science leadership and public policy, followed by a third book, 50 Situations Awaiting Every Forensic Scientist.  As a facilitator, John’s range of experience is unmatched, having facilitated corporate strategic planning sessions, as well as highly sensitive domestic and international meetings on behalf of the United States Government.

John’s career highlights include his part in the forensic investigation of the Atlanta serial bombings, which included the bombing of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta (for which he received a commendation from the Department of the Treasury), as well as his 2013 participation in a historic meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder and other experts to discuss solutions to gun crime following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

John is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and has a master’s degree in organizational management. He is also certified as a senior HR professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  On the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, John hosts the Crime Lab Coach Cast, a podcast dedicated to the issues and challenges in forensic science today. John lives and works near Detroit, Michigan.