Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA

Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 11 AM
Holocaust Memorial Center
With special guest Elise Friedman

Mystified by genealogical DNA testing? Confused by the many test options? Join us for an info-packed presentation where you’ll learn about the three core genealogical DNA tests offered by Family Tree DNA, the basic genetics behind them, how to determine which test is best for you, what the results look like, and how to use those results to identify genealogical connections.

This event will be conducted via webinar. Refreshments will be served.

Elise Friedman is a professional genealogist, specializing in Jewish genealogy, genetic genealogy, and technology. She has given lectures and workshops at a variety of venues, from local genealogy and community meetings to international Jewish genealogy conferences. She has researched her own family history for more than 10 years, and has roots in Belarus, Russia, Poland and Ukraine (formerly Galicia).

Ms. Friedman is very active in the field of genetic genealogy, where she works as a consultant for Family Tree DNA, volunteers as JewishGen’s DNA Projects Coordinator, serves as volunteer administrator for several DNA projects, and co-authored a genetic genealogy case study that was published in the AVOTAYNU and FORUM genealogy journals.

Ms. Friedman is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild and the International Society of Genetic Genealogy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, and is a former Information Technology professional.