Trista Kosiba Copy URL QR code Scan with smart phone camera Trista Kosiba Teaching Specialist Copy URL QR code Scan with smart phone camera Teaching Specialist + Biography MaEd, Masters of Education, Hamline University, 2010 BA, Biology, Metropolitan State University, 2006 BS, Mortuary Science, University of Minnesota, 1998 + Research 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 + Clinical Summary Board Certifications Mortician, State of Minnesota #3507 (1998-present) Mortician, State of Wisconsin #5357 (1999-present) Certified Cremation Operator (CCO), NFDA 2017