Dr. Staci M. Zavattaro is a professor of public administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her latest research focuses on understanding the public service aspect of death management. Her book City Sextons: Tales from Municipal Leaders focuses on public sector cemetery management. Her work has been featured in The Conversation, Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), and The Orlando Sentinel. She was recently named a UCF Luminary in recognition of her outstanding research contributions.