Trista Kosiba
Teaching Specialist
Biography
Bio
MaEd, Masters of Education, Hamline University, 2010
BA, Biology, Metropolitan State University, 2006
BS, Mortuary Science, University of Minnesota, 1998
Research Summary
Awards & Recognition
- Certified Crematory Operator CANA 2023
- Service Excellence Market Leadership Award, Service Corporation International 2017
- Fountain National Academy Distinguished Professional Service Medallion Honoree 2016
- NFDA Panel Embalming Expert for a cutting edge embalming study 2015
- Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (Certified Funeral Service Professional, CFSP certification) 2015
- Fountain National Academy of Professional Embalming Skills Certification 2013
- Service Excellence Living the Brand Award, Service Corporation International 2012
- Preceptor of the Year Award, University of Minnesota Mortuary Science 2003
Teaching Summary
Courses
- MORT 3161 Embalming Laboratory
Service Summary
Professional Associations
- Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- National Funeral Directors Association
- Academy of Professional Funeral Service
- Funeral Ethics Organization
- DMERT Disaster Mortuary Emergency Response Team
- University of Minnesota Program of Mortuary Science Advisory Board Member
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications
- Mortician, State of Minnesota #3507 (1998-present)
- Mortician, State of Wisconsin #5357 (1999-present)
- Certified Cremation Operator (CCO), NFDA 2017