Genealogy - DNA for Beginners with Kelli Bergheimer

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Other, Workshop

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Adults, Everyone
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Learn how DNA testing can help you find out your matches and break down brick walls in your research. Learn about three types of DNA testing- autosomal, mitochondrial, and y-DNA tests. Determine which type of test you should take. Learn how to determine genetic relationships in different types of tests. If you have results, learn how to make sense of your matches and get the most out of the five common testing companies—Ancestry DNA, FamilyTreeDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage DNA, and Living DNA.

Kelli Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, editor, and national genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Curriculum and Assessment for Blue Kayak, a K-12 textbook company. She also works as a DNA report editor for Legacy Tree Genealogists. Kelli runs two small businesses—Geo-Centric Learning and Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel and online store. Kelli is the Genetics, Genealogy, and You facilitator. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild.