| September Chapter Meeting Restoring Names: How DNA and IGG are Piecing Together Cold Case Puzzles Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m.*Note: This is the THIRD Tuesday of the month, instead of our usual Fourth Austin Dispute Resolution Center, 5407 N IH-35, Suite 410, Austin(Chase Bank Building in Capital Plaza, 4th floor)orRegister Here This meeting is hybrid:Our speaker will be with us in-person and via Zoom |
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| The DNA Doe Project in 2017 was co-founded by Margaret Press, PhD, with Forensic Genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick to answer her burning question “How can investigative genetic genealogy help identify John and Jane Does?”. After months of work hunting down labs, experts, bones and donations, they tackled their first case in September 2017 and incorporated as a non-profit the following month. The subsequent success stories have provided the answer: persistence, patience, and a team of skilled and spirited volunteers. We’re excited to welcome Rhonda Kevorkian, Executive Director of Human Resources and Education for the DNA Doe Project, to present on the work of this dynamic group. |
 Rhonda Kevorkian launched her professional business, Tracing You, to help adoptees identify and find their birth parents by offering traditional and genetic genealogy assistance as well as mentorship. For eleven years she has worked unknown parentage cases on her own and for volunteer organizations such as Search Angels. Helping families connect became her priority. |
| When she heard about the use of investigational genetic genealogy, Rhonda joined the DNA Doe Project (DDP) to help identify John and Jane Does. Her role as a team leader allows her to help law enforcement name the nameless and give families closure through these identifications. As Executive Director of Human Resources and Education for DDP, she onboards employees and volunteers to the organization and oversees the education department as well as day to day operations. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and has previously served as the President of the South Central Chapter. |
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