Objectives & Purposes

The objectives and purposes of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners are to:

• Foster Education
• Sponsor Scientific Research
• Establish Standards
• Exchange Experiences
• Provide Instruction In The Field Of Document Examination
• Promote Justice In Matters That Involve Questions About Documents

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2022-2024 Executive Committee

Samiah Ibrahim

President

Lisa Hanson

VICE PRESIDENT

Thomas Vastrick

Secretary

Laura Mancebo

TREasurer

Mark Goff

director

Khody Detwiler

director

History of the ASQDE

In 1942, Albert S. Osborn and 14 other prominent questioned document examiners formally organized the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners. 

ORIGIN STORY

ASQDE members who have recently passed away are honored on these pages, with information provided by their families and/or our records. 

in memoriam

The ASQDE has been led by accomplished forensic document examiners since 1942. Learn more about these distinguished men and women.​

past presidents

Since 1942 (with one exception due to World War II), the ASQDE has held an annual conference and business meeting at locations around the U.S. and Canada.  ​

Previous meetings