The Mission to Bring Fallen Soldiers Home (with Dr. Debbi Prince Zinni)
The ROAR Podcast28 Apr 2025

The Mission to Bring Fallen Soldiers Home (with Dr. Debbi Prince Zinni)

Join host Danielle Davies on the Roar Podcast as she interviews Dr. Debra Prince Zinni, a trailblazing forensic anthropologist. Dr. Zinni shares her inspiring journeyfrom a reluctant dissector in high school to leading the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's Laboratory. Learn about the critical work her team does in identifying the remains of service members from past conflicts and theemotionally charged moments that bring closure to families. This episode also delves into Dr. Zinni's mentorship of women entering STEM fields and her entrepreneurial pursuits with Scout and Cellar wine consulting. Discover how she balances her rigorous scientific career with her passion for learning and community engagement.

00:00 Introduction to Roar Podcast

00:50 Guest Introduction: Dr. Debra Zinni

01:38 Debbi's Journey to Forensic Anthropology

07:08 The Mission of DPAA Lab

09:59 Women in Forensic Science

17:54 Balancing Science and Emotion

32:13 Emotional Reunion for a Service Member’s Family

33:29 Intersection of History, Identity, and Advocacy for Women

34:50 Challenges and Changes in Forensic Anthropology

35:49 Mission to North Korea: A Historic Moment for Women

40:47 The Process of Identifying Human Remains

41:58 Mentoring the Next Generation in Forensic Science

48:14 Balancing a Full-Time Job and Entrepreneurship

48:45 The Journey into the Wine Business

52:04 Connecting Through Wine and Real Estate Ventures

57:15 How to Support the Mission and Get Involved

01:02:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

To learn more about the DPAA and the work they do:
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

(We highly recommend the DPAA Agency Video on the right hand side of the page)

Resources for Families, Including Service Casualty Offices of each branch of the military

Books Mentioned:

The 10X Rule

To get in touch with or follow Dr. Zinni:

Scout & Cellar Wine

FB: Debbi Prince

LI: Debbi Zinni

IG: Debbi Zinni

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