Jason Chute is a Forensic DNA Subject Matter Expert at RTI International, where he serves as a Lead Coach for the Forensic Training and Technical Assistance (FTTA) program and supports the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Training and Technical Assistance (SAKI TTA) program. Most recently, Mr. Chute has served as the DNA Technical Leader and Director at the Marshall University Forensic Science Center, working with over 100 jurisdictions nationally for forensic casework, DNA databasing, and technical case review. As a Marshall University associate graduate faculty member, Mr. Chute has taught Forensic DNA Analysis and Biochemistry coursework since 2007.