Program Director | Expert Witness | AI-Enhanced Educator | Senior Care Advocate
Dr. Tanya Scotece is an award-winning funeral director, embalmer, and professor who directs the Mortuary Science Program at Miami Dade College in the United States. She is recognized internationally for transforming traditional funeral service education through ethics-driven leadership and the innovative use of artificial intelligence.
Dr. Scotece serves as an expert witness in funeral home and cemetery litigation and is a senior placement specialist in Florida, where she helps families navigate assisted living and dementia care options with clarity and compassion. Her work bridges healthcare, education, and end-of-life planning—sectors deeply rooted in trust and responsibility.
A champion for transparency and reform, she has modernized embalming, anatomy, and restorative art instruction through trauma-informed teaching and digital learning tools. She is also the co-host of *Friends from Wild Places*, a podcast exploring grief, connection, and human resilience.
At the CxOutsourcers Mindshare Panel in Munich, Dr. Scotece shares how emerging technologies and principled leadership can transform even the most tradition-bound professions—without compromising humanity.
