Education

• Certificate, Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Ramapo College, Nov 2023

• Graduate Certificate in Computer Forensics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2019

• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2017

• Focus Areas: Computational Sciences and Physical Sciences. Minor: Criminal Justice. Certificate: Security Management

Certifications/Specialized Training

• The Forensic Expert in the Courtroom, University of Central Florida

• Certification in Security Management, University of Central Florida

• Community Law Enforcement Academy, Seminole County Sheriff’s Department, Florida

• Currently, there is no official industry recognized certification available for Genetic Genealogy or Investigative Genetic Genealogy however, efforts are underway to establish officially recognized certification, which may be available in mid 2024.  For more information, please visit the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Board. 

Genealogy

• 35+ years of experience in traditional genealogical research

Genetic Genealogy

• 15+ years of analyzing DNA for tracing family traits and lines

• Personal experience utilizing chromosome mapping and DNA segment to sort through lineage exhibiting Founders effect and pedigree collapse

• Early adopter of DNA testing for anthropologic human migration and deep ancestry research through The Genographic Project