Education
2023-2026
Salem Community College
Will earn an Associate of Fine Arts degree in Glass Arts in May 2026, graduating with honors and a 4.0 GPA. Will obtain a second Associate of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts in December 2026.
1988-1990
Purdue University
1984-1986
Indiana State University
Received Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Technical Writing. Was awarded a scholarship by Sigma Tau Delta (an English honorary society). Wrote a humor column in the school newspaper and also wrote for the yearbook.
Work Experience
2022-2025
Irish Genealogical Society International
Editor
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Led an editorial team, coordinated with printers and proofreaders, and interfaced with Society leadership.
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Edited articles, developed new content, assisted with article formatting and publication layout, and helped source useable images.
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Formulated publication budgets and provided monthly progress reports.
2022-2025
Eagle Investigative Services, Inc.
Genealogy Researcher
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Researched the ancestry of soldiers killed in action to determine potential DNA donors who might help identify remains recovered from theaters of war.
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Contacted potential DNA donors to confirm contact information and determine interest in participating in the repatriation project.
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Created extensive reports detailing research and providing conclusions.
2017-Present
Cardinal Genealogy Research
Owner
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Assist clients in locating ancestors and solving genealogical conundrums.
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Provide detailed reports of findings, including documentation and sources.
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Present lectures on genealogical topics.
Exhibitions
April 2024 | Mixed Media
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Contributed charcoal drawing representing the duality of nature and a mixed media piece celebrating the tools of the glassblowing art.
October 2025 | Vessels
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Provided a glass sculpture exploring the nature of identity and the parts of our identity we either keep hidden or that are kept hidden from us.
