COMPANY LEADERS ADD EXPERTISE OF CELEBRATED DNA CONSULTANT
DIAHAN SOUTHARD TO THEIR PREMIERE PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES.

DNA Testing and Analysis

September 24, 2014:
As part of their focus on creating “dream
teams” of experts to overcome genealogical roadblocks and mysteries,
Genealogists.com recently added DNA Technologies to their genealogical
services.  “DNA results greatly adds to
our access to our customers’ ancestry,” explained Jim Heddell, co-founder and
CEO.

In order to head up the task of DNA testing and consulting,
Genealogists.com has added DNA professional Diahan Southard to their team. Diahan
is a celebrated DNA consultant, Lab Technologist, lecturer and educator with 14
years of DNA experience.  Her career coincides
with the first appearances of the field of DNA.

Diahan began her career at BYU helping Dr. Scott
Woodward extract DNA from Egyptian mummies to determine their origins. This
project led to the creation of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
(SMGF) in 1999, where Diahan assisted the transition through her expert fieldwork
and education, giving lectures all across the United States while collecting
DNA samples from volunteers.

When SMGF launched their for-profit arm, Relative
Genetics, Diahan led the design of effective lab procedures, created visual
designs for displaying DNA information, and trained the executive team on DNA
issues. She continued her DNA lectures and began a new project creating special
DNA reports for world leaders detailing their personal genetic history.

Diahan eventually started her own DNA consulting business,
and has helped hundreds of people through DNA services. Diahan saw new
possibilities, however. “Because genetics are only one
part of the larger genealogical puzzle, many of those I speak with still need
additional help finding their ancestors, even after successful DNA testing. My
favorite thing about Genealogists.com is their ‘boots-on-the-ground’ approach
to genealogy;  they have expert eyes and
ears in the places most of us can’t get to. I am excited about how our combined
expertise will help make the most of all aspects of a modern genealogical
search.”

DNA will be an integral part of the new research
packages at Genealogists.com, including the discovery packages – which
emphasize the stories of the past – and the Ancestral Bloodline Authentication
package, geared to assist those looking for Native American connections or
documentation of early American Patriot connections for connecting to lineage
and heritage societies.

To celebrate this union of DNA with professional
research, Genealogists.com is running a limited time promotion on all DNA
packages. Genealogists.com DNA packages include personal DNA consultation with
Diahan herself, and testing options of all DNA tests including Y-DNA, mtDNA,
and autosomal DNA.

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