I began life as an adopted child. Though I reconnected with my mother early on, many questions about my family’s story remained. In the early 1990s, after finding my father, a respected genealogist and association president offered to research my family history. That moment set me on a lifelong path. Since then, I’ve devoted myself to genealogy and helping others discover their roots, preserve their stories, and understand where they come from. Every name has a tapestry.