Rhonda Kevorkian
- DNA
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Rhonda Kevorkian is a seasoned Investigative Genetic Genealogist and executive leader with over a decade of experience resolving complex identity cases. As the Co-Founder of Compass IGG & Advocacy, she leads an organization dedicated to deploying investigative genetic genealogy and advocacy services to resolve cases of unidentified missing persons.
Rhonda’s extensive background in the nonprofit sector includes serving as the Executive Director of Human Resources and Education for the DNA Doe Project. In this capacity, she oversaw day-to-day operations, steered strategic planning, and managed large-scale volunteer onboarding and educational programs. Her hands-on investigative work is equally robust; she has served as a Team Leader on more than twenty cases involving unidentified human remains, mastering the process of building complex trees and delivering candidate presentations to law enforcement.
Beyond her work with cold cases, Rhonda is a dedicated mentor and advocate within the genealogical community:
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Leadership: Served as President of the South Central Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (2022–2023).
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Specialization: Through her business, Tracing You, she provides expert guidance on unknown parentage cases and interprets complex DNA results for adoptees.
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Credentials: Holds a certificate in American Genealogical Studies from the National Genealogical Society.
Rhonda began integrating DNA into her research in 2012 and remains a recognized subject matter expert in building high-performing investigative teams and fostering a culture of excellence in the field of genetic genealogy.
Testimonials can be found on Tracing You's website.
https://www.ishinews.com/reduce-research-hours-by-utilizing-x-dna-matches/
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
Certificate in American Genealogical Studies from the National Genealogical Society.
Certificate in American Genealogical Studies from the National Genealogical Society.
Member, International Society of Genetic Genealogists Member, Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County (Pennsylvania) Member, Austin Genealogical Society President, South Central Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists from 2022-2024.