With a PhD in Chemistry and more than 25 years as a research chemist, I approach genealogy the same way I approached science: with careful analysis, clear evidence, and a commitment to getting it right. That background shapes everything I do. Every conclusion is built on records, data, and DNA.

My own journey into family history began with a stack of handwritten notes left by my father. What started as curiosity quickly became a passion. As I built out my tree, I discovered previously unknown cousins and uncovered stories my family had never known. Irish research became especially personal when I traced my great grandfather back to his origins in Ireland, despite sparse and fragmented records. The experience of combining traditional research with DNA changed how I understood what was possible.

Today, much of my work focuses on Irish families and on using DNA to solve problems that paper records alone cannot. I specialize in untangling complex situations: unknown parents, misattributed families, and long-standing brick walls. Increasingly, I also incorporate modern tools, including AI, to organize evidence, analyze patterns, and move research forward in ways that simply weren’t possible a few years ago.

Beyond client work, I’m active in the wider genealogy community as a moderator for the DNA Painter and Genetic Affairs user groups, where new tools and techniques often appear first. That keeps my work current and grounded in what actually works.

Whether you’re just beginning or facing a problem that’s stalled you for years, the goal is the same: clear, well-supported answers you can trust. If you’re curious what that looks like in practice, the words of past clients on the Testimonials page offer a glimpse into what this process can mean.