Awards:
The Shirley Langdon Wilcox Award for Exemplary Volunteerism [National Genealogical Society], 2023
American Society of Genealogists Scholar Award, 2015
Certifications:
Board for Certification of Genealogists, Certified Genealogist® (2013–Present)
Genealogical Education:
Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Bachelors of Arts, Humanities (2003)
Conferences:
Institute for Genetic Genealogy (2014), Ohio Genealogical Society (2014), RootsTech (2012), Federation of Genealogical Societies (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012), International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference on Jewish Genealogy (2011), National Genealogical Society (2009, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), and New England Regional Genealogical Conference (2007, 2021).
Society Service:
Trustee (2020-present) for the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Assistant Treasurer (2014-2022). Reisinger Lecture Series/Family History Library Liaison (2021-2022). Advertising manager (2020-2022).
Assistant Director (2021) for the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records.
Chair (2014) for the Awards Committee and Co-Chair of the Youth Committee (2014) as Director of the Board, Region 4, for the Association of Professional Genealogists (2014-2015).
Chapter President (2013-2014) for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Recipient of the Golden Chapter Award 2013.
Chair (2011-2012) and Co-Chair (2010) for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Outreach Committee.
Hereditary Society:
Member (2013–present) Descendants of the Illegitimate Sons and Daughters of the Kings of Britain.
Member (2018-2022) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Genealogical Employment:
Military Repatriation (2019–current)
Office of Federal Acknowledgement, Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Interior: Genealogist (2017–2019)
National Society of the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century: Staff Genealogist (2014–2015)
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution: Library Research Genealogist (2006–2009), Staff Genealogist (2009–2013)
Editorial Experience:
Managing Editor, NGS Magazine, National Genealogical Society (2014–2016).
Memberships:
California Genealogical Society
Chinese Family History Group
National Genealogical Society
The Shirley Langdon Wilcox Award for Exemplary Volunteerism [National Genealogical Society], 2023
American Society of Genealogists Scholar Award, 2015
Certifications:
Board for Certification of Genealogists, Certified Genealogist® (2013–Present)
Genealogical Education:
- Applied Genealogy "AppGen" Institute: Applied Genetic Genealogy (Spring 2023)
- Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Georgia Genealogical Society: Writing and Publishing for Genealogists (2022)
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, In-Depth African American Genealogy (2021)
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence: Case Studies Illustrate Sound Research Strategies and Decision-Making (2021)
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (2020)
- Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Georgia Genealogical Society, Scottish Research: The Fundamentals and Beyond (2020)
- Chinese Genealogy Workshop, Las Vegas, Nevada (2017)
- Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Samford University, Metes & Bounds & Land Plats (2016)
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Advanced German Research (2015)
- Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (2013, 2014, 2017, 2021)
- Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Samford University, Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis (2013)
- Mastering Genealogical Proof “GenProof” Study Group (2013), Mentor (2014)
- Professional Genealogy “ProGen” Study Group, Group 12 (2011–2012), Coordinator, Group 23 (2014–2015)
- NGSQ Article Study Group (2010–present)
- NGS American Genealogy Course (2010–2012)
- National Institute of Genealogical Research (now Gen-Fed), National Archives, Washington D.C. (2007)
Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Bachelors of Arts, Humanities (2003)
Conferences:
Institute for Genetic Genealogy (2014), Ohio Genealogical Society (2014), RootsTech (2012), Federation of Genealogical Societies (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012), International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference on Jewish Genealogy (2011), National Genealogical Society (2009, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), and New England Regional Genealogical Conference (2007, 2021).
Society Service:
Trustee (2020-present) for the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Assistant Treasurer (2014-2022). Reisinger Lecture Series/Family History Library Liaison (2021-2022). Advertising manager (2020-2022).
Assistant Director (2021) for the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records.
Chair (2014) for the Awards Committee and Co-Chair of the Youth Committee (2014) as Director of the Board, Region 4, for the Association of Professional Genealogists (2014-2015).
Chapter President (2013-2014) for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Recipient of the Golden Chapter Award 2013.
Chair (2011-2012) and Co-Chair (2010) for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Outreach Committee.
Hereditary Society:
Member (2013–present) Descendants of the Illegitimate Sons and Daughters of the Kings of Britain.
Member (2018-2022) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Genealogical Employment:
Military Repatriation (2019–current)
Office of Federal Acknowledgement, Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Interior: Genealogist (2017–2019)
National Society of the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century: Staff Genealogist (2014–2015)
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution: Library Research Genealogist (2006–2009), Staff Genealogist (2009–2013)
Editorial Experience:
Managing Editor, NGS Magazine, National Genealogical Society (2014–2016).
Memberships:
California Genealogical Society
Chinese Family History Group
National Genealogical Society
