David Ouimette, CG, CGL, manages FamilySearch content strategy for Asia-Pacific and has researched in several hundred archives in over seventy countries spanning all continents. David also provides genealogical guidance to FamilySearch Engineering on records and family trees. Previously, David was lead developer and product manager at Ancestry.com, responsible for family trees, U.S. records, DNA testing, and the search experience. He has served as President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, Vice President of the Utah Genealogical Association, and board member of the National Genealogical Society. David holds degrees in Mathematics from Brigham Young University, is an author, and presents at international, national, and local conferences. David resides in Highland, Utah.

Jennifer Zinck is a professional genealogist, writer, editor, and educator who combines evidence-based research with a genuine enthusiasm for uncovering the past. She holds the Certified Genealogist® credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and the Accredited Genealogist® credential from ICAPGen. Jennifer specializes in New England research—especially Connecticut—and the interpretation of DNA evidence. She serves as President of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council; as a Trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and its representative to the Records Preservation and Access Coalition; and as a member of the Board of Governors and Publications Chair for the Connecticut Society of Genealogists. Jennifer is dedicated to helping others discover their family history.

Jill Morelli, CG, CGL, is a writer, lecturer and founder of the Certification Discussion Group, an online series which demystifies the journey to certification managed by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.  She lectures nationally and has written articles for National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Swedish American Genealogist, and many others. She publishes regularly and is working on her second book—a compilation of all the articles she has written about her family. Jill is a past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society, program chair of the Puget Sound-Association of Professional Genealogists and a member of many local and national genealogical societies.

Patti Lee Hobbs, Certified Genealogist®, Certified Genetic Genealogist®, resides in Clever, Missouri. She considers herself blessed to have ancestors from many geographical locations leading to research in varied repositories. She serves on the editorial board for the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and is former trustee for both the Board for Certification of Genealogists and the BCG Education Fund. Patti is the coordinator for the course “Genetics for Genealogists: Fundamentals of DNA” at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Her two articles “DNA Identifies a Father for Rachel Lee of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania," in March 2017 and "DNA Merges the Families of Stephen Stilwell of Dutchess County, New York; Cornwall, Upper Canada; and Coshocton County, Ohio," in March 2024 were published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. She is a contributing author of Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies.

Kristina Gow Clever is a Certified Genealogist®, writer, speaker, and founder of Clever Genealogy in southern Alabama. She has written articles for the Minnesota Genealogist and The Quarterly Journal of the Illinois State Genealogical Society. Her passion for family history began in 1986 when she discovered that her father’s parents each lost a parent at a young age. She specializes in complex family history projects and DNA evidence analysis, managing dozens of DNA kits for relatives and clients across all major testing platforms. Her genealogy work spans multiple geographic locations including the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Germany, Mexico, Norway, and Scotland. Kristina serves on the webinar committee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists and Association of Professional Genealogists’ Professional Development Committee. She holds an AA degree in Liberal Arts, Genealogical Research Certificate from Boston University, and is a graduate of ProGen 42 and Certification Practicum 2.

A West Virginia native and former advertising creative director, Kelley Conner Lear brings twenty years of communication experience to her genealogy practice. Her research in Central Appalachia and the surrounding regions focuses on the lives of often-overlooked ancestors. Kelley is a Certified Genealogist® and Trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is president of the Virginia Genealogical Society and has served on its Board since 2022. She recently mentored ProGen 69 and chaired APG's Professional Development Committee, serving on its board from 2023–25. She holds a B.A. in Communications, a Professional Learning Certificate from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies, and is an alumna of ProGen 52, Certification Practicum 2, and GenFed. Kelley is committed to supporting high-quality genealogical work and education guided by Genealogy Standards.

Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA, is passionate about genealogy education. She serves as a trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists and the BCG Education Fund. She coordinates courses at national genealogical institutes and is a popular conference presenter. Angela was the Education Director for NGS for five years and has published articles in the APG Quarterly, Crossroads Magazine, and the NGS Magazine. In January 2021, she was honored as a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association.

Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG, CGL, is a researcher, author, and educator. He is a trustee and the secretary of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and serves as the editor of BCG’s publication, OnBoard. He is on the faculty for the genealogical courses offered online by Boston University and has taught at SLIG and GRIP. He holds a PhD in religion and ethics from Vanderbilt University. Gary lives in Fargo, North Dakota.

Eva Holmes, CG®, AG®, lives in Portland, Maine. She has been published in several periodicals, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Crossroads, and the Minnesota Genealogist. Eva is also the author of the Research in the States Guide to Maine published by the National Genealogical Society in 2024. She is the editor of the Utah Genealogical Association’s quarterly, Crossroads.

Eva supports genealogical education as a volunteer mentor for programs such as ProGen and as a trustee of the BCG Education Fund. Her research interests include New England, Atlantic Canadian, and Italian American families.

Michelle Goodrum, CG^®, is a genealogical researcher and educator whose journey into family history began with a junior high project. When she uncovered ancestral roots stretching across countless regions, she was hooked. Michelle went on to earn her Certified Genealogist^® credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 2023. She teaches in Boston University’s Genealogical Certificate Program, where she is also a certificate holder. Additionally, she serves as a facilitator for BU’s Principles Course. Her commitment to genealogical education extends to her role as a Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy committee member. Michelle holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Washington. She and her husband enjoy splitting their time between Mesa, Arizona, and Freeland, Washington.