Making YDNA and mtDNA Part of Your Family History

This Zoom event is presented by the Palm Springs Genealogical Society with guest speaker Diana Southard. After getting bitten by the DNA bug as a high school student, Diana went on to study at Brigham Young University where she earned a bachelor’s degree 
in Microbiology. She worked before and after graduation for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, one of the first efforts to create a correlated genetic and genealogical database.  Growing up with the budding genetic genealogy industry led her to found “Your DNA Guide”.  She is the author of several quick guides on genetic genealogy, a featured writer for Family Tree Magazine, a regular contributor to Genealogy Today, a former contributor to Genealogy Gems, and contributor to several other publications.”. Diana Southard will discuss how YDNA and mtDNA are often overlooked in this autosomal-centered industry. Learn how both of these tests can enliven your family history research.

View guide to  MAking YDNA and mtDNA part of your family history

For more information and the Zoom Meeting Link, please email President Sondra Lucas at sunnysondra@gmail.com

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