I currently manage the basic Y-chromosome (male-specific) genealogical DNA testing offered through Family Tree DNA and for public participants in the Genographic Project.  Test management includes sample tracking, testing and data finishing. 

Additionally, I am the laboratory supervisor for the DNA Shoah project.  The DNA Shoah Project is a humanitarian effort to reunite families separated during the Holocaust. My duties include public outreach, sample management, panel development, and design of educational outreach activities.

I am a proud local Tucsonan and received by B.S. from the University of Arizona in General Biology.  In addition to Biology, I have also studied secondary science education, and am enthusiastic to share my love of science with students of all ages.  At HOGL, educational outreach is an integral part of our mission.  Therefore I am involved in many aspects of our educational outreach program, as well as undergraduate mentorship and ongoing staff development.