Step inside the rarely seen world of forensic pathology with Mary Jumbelic, M.D., a forensic pathologist whose creative memoir "Speak Her Name" offers a poignant, often surprising glimpse into a life spent among the dead — and the living they leave behind. Blending the clinical with the deeply personal, Jumbelic reflects on the cases that shaped her career, the humanity behind every autopsy table, and the art of finding meaning in the most unexpected places. Join us for an afternoon of conversation about storytelling, mortality, and the resilience of the human spirit. A Q&A and book signing will follow.

Mary Jumbelic is an author and former Chief Medical Examiner of Onondaga County, NY. In her 25-year career, she has performed thousands of autopsies and helped to pass national safety policies for consumer products, preventing untimely deaths. You might’ve seen her as an expert witness on Dateline, 48 hours, Discovery Channel, Law&Crime, and more. While retired from government work, Mary continues to consult on cases, pursuing her passion for writing by sharing her stories of experience both in and out of the morgue. She has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and her first book "Here, Where Death Delights" (2023) has been featured in Times Square, and is the recipient of international press and awards. Her second book, "Speak Her Name," has received industry praise.