Currently accepting clients for...

• DNA
• Family History Research
• Other Speciality

The Journey Back Is The Way Forward 

Understanding where you come from is just as important as knowing who you are, and is the key to understanding your family's legacy.

With over 20 years of experience in genealogical research and ancestral trip planning, as well as 10 years of developing cultural heritage tours, I founded Roots to Return. A service designed to help individuals, families, and communities unearth their roots, reclaim ancestral stories, and reconnect with the places and cultures that shaped them. My expertise lies in exploring diverse, multi-ethnic backgrounds, with a particular focus on Black diasporic ancestry and history in the Midwest and Western United States.

Guided by a passion for historical research and storytelling, I provide meticulous, accurate, and compassionate support to those seeking to understand and preserve their family heritage. Whether collaborating with clients or industry partners, I strive to bridge the gap between history and family, empowering self-discovery and generational inspiration through research, narrative, and ancestry travel.  At Roots To Return, collaboration is key to my work. I am committed to expanding collective knowledge and ensuring that our rich, diverse histories are documented, celebrated, and preserved for future generations.

Ready to start uncovering your first ancestral clue?
Embark on a transformative genealogy journey with Roots To Return, or collaborate on a project with me. Together, we can illuminate heritage, inspire meaningful connections across generations, and collaborate to uncover roots, celebrate diverse histories, and ensure every story finds its voice. 

Geographic Specialities
North America 
Midwest & Western States 
North Carolina
South Carolina 
Florida 

Testimonials

Additional specialities or search keywords
African American,Black,Multi-Ethnic Family History Research,DNA,Tutor/Coach,Ancestral Travel

Publications/Media

• Black Past.org: "Charles Frederick Page, Inventor of the Bi-Ballooned Flyable Airship, 1903" 
• African American Historical and Genealogical Society News April - June 2025 " Lost to Time, But Not Forgotten"

Research Time Periods

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

Certificates

• Board Certified Genealogist (BCG) Webinar: "The One Place Study" by Denise Cross, CG, MSLIS - June 2025
• Midwest African American Genealogy Institute: Track 3 Intermediate Genealogy- Pre and Post Slavery Era Research - July 2024 

Affiliations

• African American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS)
• Kansas African American Historical & Genealogical Society (KAAHGS)
• Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
• National Genealogical Society (NGS)
• Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
• Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)
• Cooper County Historical Society, MO (CCHS)