John Kirksey

John Kirksey is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Mortuary Science at the University of the District of Columbia, affiliated with the Community College. His work focuses on advancing funeral service education through curriculum development, student recruitment, and leadership in accreditation processes via the American Board of Funeral Service Education.

• Education:
  • Masters of Public Administration, University of the District of Columbia
  • Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Bowie State University
  • Associate of Applied Science in Mortuary Science, Delgado College
• Research Areas:
  • Curriculum design for mortuary science programs
  • Advisory board engagement strategies
  • Program assessment and accreditation compliance

Kirksey’s leadership roles include directing the Mortuary Science Program since 2022 and advising the Trap and Skeet Club at UDC. He presented on advisory board optimization at the 2025 American Board of Funeral Service Education Seminar.