About

I studied Fine Arts with a focus in illustration at Northern Illinois University and have done many portraits for family and friends. (I am currently back at NIU to finish my bachelor's degree in General Studies).

I am a Certificate holder of Boston University's online Genealogical Research Program, and have completed the ProGen Study Groups program. I have also completed the Excelsior College Genetic Genealogy program. In 2019, I received the American Society of Genealogists' Scholar Award.

I have done volunteer work at the St. Charles History Museum, transcribing Civil War-era journals of St. Charles and Fox Valley residents.

I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists- Chicago Chapter, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and am a Past President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society. I have had articles published in the ISGS Quarterly, Family Tree Magazine, and the APG Quarterly. I have also presented lectures for local societies on topics such as genealogy fraud, creating shadowboxes, and writing case studies.

Please visit my APG Directory Page and my Genealogical Speakers Guild Page!

Research Specialties

I have experience working with records throughout Illinois and the Midwest. In particular, I enjoy researching fellow Luxembourger families, whether for dual citizenship purposes, or for learning more about our shared culture and heritage.