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• Family History Research

Denise is a genealogist with experience in US, British, and Canadian research. Her passion is African American and genetic genealogy.  She will be a presenter at the All About That Place online conference hosted by the Society of Genealogists in the fall of 2026. Denise holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University Idaho with a major in Family History and Genealogical Studies. Denise is a project manager and researcher for Florida's Forgotten, the 1928 hurricane, and an enslavement project based in Barbados. Denise is enrolled in or has completed the following educational experiences:

• Family History Certificate, Brigham Young University-Idaho
• Associate Degree Professional Studies, Brigham Young University- Idaho
• FamilySearch Community Tree-Building Internship 
• FamilySearch Library Volunteer Internship*
• Advanced Family History Certificate, Brigham Young University-Idaho 
• Bachelor of Science Professional Studies, Brigham Young University-Idaho
• Lecturing Skills course, International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Presently enrolled 
• Canadian Records Certificate, International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Start Date Sept. 2026

* including extensive on-site research at the FamilySearch Library.

Case Study samples are available.

Email me for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your genealogy research goals and how I can help.

Geographic Specialities

British Isles
US generalization
Developing specialties 
Western Canadian 
African American 
 

Lectures
Florida's Forgotten, 1928 Hurricane 

Repositories
Intensive FamilySearch Library 

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
American Sign Language 

Affiliations
National Genealogical Society 
Alberta Genealogical Society 
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.
International Society of Genetic Genealogy 
 

Degrees
Bachelor of Science, Professional Studies, Brigham Young University Idaho