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Education & Experience

My approach to genealogical research is grounded in formal education and professional certification. From university degrees spanning both the sciences and genealogical studies to industry-recognized credentials, I've pursued training that equips me to handle complex cases with precision and confidence. The qualifications listed below represent not just achievements, but an ongoing dedication to the highest standards in the field.

EDUCATION

Current - PhD, History and Genealogical Studies, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland

Who Counts as an Ancestor? Technological Advancement, Documentary Evidence, and Changing Genealogical Standards in American Lineage Societies, 1970 – 2020,

MSc, Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland 2019

Graduated with Merit

How Valuable are Collections of Letters for Genealogical Research? A Case Study of the Mott Family Letters, 1835-1849.

BS, Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA 1999

Concentration: Genetics

Research: Crystallographic Software Development: Condensing the Myriad of Programs into one

(under the direction of Dr. John Huffman)

CERTIFICATION

Qualified Genealogist (QG)

Through the Register of Qualified Genealogists, United Kingdom

Student member: 2017-2018

Full member: 2018-present

AWARDS AND HONORS

Fellow, Fellowship of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (FSAScot)

Elected on 25 April 2023

Benjamin Franklin Silver Award - 2017

Independent Book Publishers Association for Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes

GENEALOGY EDUCATION

Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS)

National Institute for Genealogical Studies, Toronto, Canada

Certificate in American Records, completed Dec 2016

ProGen 24

18-month study program on Professional Genealogy

Finished May 2016

Boston University, Certificate in Genealogical Studies (OL2013)

Boston, Massachusetts

15-week three credit hour graduate program

GENEALOGICAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Trustee, International Society for British Genealogy and Family History, Jan 2026 – Dec 2028

Director, Genealogical Speakers Guild, Jun 2025 – Jun 2027

Director at Large, Association of Professional Genealogists, Jan 2025 – Dec 2026

Southeast Regional Director, International Society of Family History Writers and Editors, Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Alpha Chi Sigma (Professional Chemistry Fraternity, past collegiate member, current professional member)

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Heraldry Society

Association of Professional Genealogists

British Association for American Studies

Guild of Genealogical Speakers

National Council on Public History

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Cambridge University Heraldic and Genealogical Society

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Fredericksburg Regional Genealogical Society

Indiana Genealogical Society

International Society for British Genealogy and Family History

Mount Vernon Genealogical Society

National Genealogical Society

New England Historical and Genealogical Society

NextGen Genealogical Network (founding member)

North Carolina Genealogical Society

Virginia Genealogical Society

LINEAGE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American Rosie the Riveter Association

Colonial Dames of the 17th Century

Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

Descendants of American Prisoners of War

General Society of Mayflower Descendants

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865

National Society United States Daughters of 1812

​Education & Experience

Education & Experience