"Shelly taught me how to use DNA results to break through the most challenging genealogy research problem: A closed adoption. I found both my maternal and paternal lines with her guidance and instruction. I think she was as excited about my success as I was! DNA genealogy can be challenging for the beginner. Shelly explains the concepts and methods clearly and with patience. She's a great teacher!"
Randy S., Arizona

"How am I supposed to summate what Shelly did for me in a few words? It would take pages! In short, very short, she introduced me to a wonderful human being...my birth mom. She gave my daughters another loving grandmother. She gave me the opportunity to have questions answered about which I have long wondered.  Most of all, she provided me with the opportunity to tell my birth mom "Thank you. Thank you so very much for my life!""
JMS, Texas

"When I got my DNA results, I was overwhelmed and confused.  Shelly pointed me in the right direction and made my course-of-action clear. Her input and help led me to find my biological mother!"  
Shawn H., California

 

"In 1961 I gave birth to a son who was given up for adoption.  For 56 years I had no idea what had happened to him or if he was even still living.  Through Shelly's expertise, my son was able to find me and we were reunited almost two years ago.  I cannot begin to express the joy that this reunion has brought to my life."
Kathryn S., Idaho


"Shelly helped me confirm that I was on the right path in a “brickwall” situation in my family research that I was making great strides with through genetic genealogy. She not only helped me in analyzing what I had done, but offered me more suggestions on how to search and analyze evidences and showed me some great time-saving techniques as well. As more of a novice, myself, it is often hard to know what you don’t know. Shelly was, and continues to be, a very helpful mentor . Her understanding on the subject of genetic genealogy is top-notch."
K.C., California