Tanya Scotece

She is a distinguished educator, funeral service professional, and senior placement specialist with a unique multidisciplinary background in adult education, criminal forensics, and funeral service management, currently serving as Professor and Program Coordinator of Funeral Service Education at Miami Dade College, where she leads the program and develops student success through innovative classroom practices. She also serves as a Senior Placement Specialist at Sunshine Senior Placement, guiding families in Florida through senior living options, and as Co-Host of the Friends From Wild Places podcast, featuring authentic conversations on resilience, purpose, and personal growth. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Adult Education from the University of South Florida, an M.S. in Professional Studies with a concentration in Medicolegal Death Investigation from Florida Gulf Coast University, and is a Certified Funeral Service Professional. She is recognized as a passionate, compassionate, and multifaceted leader who is deeply committed to education, service, and supporting individuals and families through life's most significant transitions.