Genetic Genealogy
Emily D. Aulicino
aulicino@hevent.com
http://www.rootsweb.com/~orgco2/speaker/EmilyAulicino.html
http://genealem-geneticgenealogy.blogspot.com/
7814 SE 36th Ave
Portland OR 97202
503-771-4130
http://writingyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Biography
I am a recently retired teacher who has researched my family’s genealogy for over 37 years,
traveling nationally and internationally for that purpose. I am the administrator of seven surname
email lists on Roots Web, three genetic genealogy email lists on Yahoo, and another on Yahoo
which helps genealogists and non-genealogists write their own family and personal memories. I
teach a class on Genetic Genealogy at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon (Portland) which is open
to the public. As the Speaker for and the Regional Coordinator of the International Society of
Genetic Genealogists (ISOGG) for Oregon, Washington and Idaho, I give presentations at any
gathering on the subject of Genetic Genealogy and have done so since October 2005. I manage
twelve DNA projects through Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) which include surname, geographical
and society projects. Since November 2005 I have attended the annual FTDNA International DNA
Conferences and have been a speaker for two sessions at the conference in 2007. In 2008, I was a
speaker at the West Coast African American Summit in Bellevue, Washington. In February 2009, I
attended the genealogy and DNA conference in London called Who Do You Think You Are.
I was interviewed by anchor Peter Ferryman of Good Day Oregon in 2005, and I have been the
focus of a news article in The Daily News (Longview, Washington, May 2, 2006) and a local
Portland neighborhood paper. I have given presentations on Genetic Genealogy to a large variety of
audiences, in part: The All Cultural Society of Ireland (Portland), a chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution the Mayflower Society’s annual meeting, The Jewish Genealogical Society of
Oregon, various workshops including twice for a Portland African-American workshop, and various
genealogical societies, libraries and senior centers.
Other comments
I am available to help genealogical societies understand the benefits of Genetic Genealogy (use of
DNA testing to aid traditional research), to set up a DNA Interest Group and to establish a DNA
Project which will provide a source of income for the society. Email support for the Interest Group
and the DNA Project is available.
“Memoing” My Memories, a 130 topic spiral bound booklet for writing your childhood memories
and family stories, is available my presentations.
Presentation Topics
DNA Your Paper Trail: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy
What is Genetic Genealogy? Learn the basics of DNA, which testing companies assist genealogists and how testing
helps your research. Understand how to test all of your lineage and the reasons for doing so.
Comparing DNA: Apples, Oranges, and Bananas
Compares the differences among Genetic Genealogy Testing, Forensic Testing and Health Testing
Covers the Privacy Issues
Finding and Convincing Testers
How to locate testers you don not know and convince them to test
Target audience: Any tester who wishes to do more than test and wait for someone else to match them; genealogists
who wish to be active in breaking their brick wall; any project manager
DNA Success Stories
Looks at the various levels of success and what it means to genealogists
Uses true success stories
Covers both Ydna and mtDNA
Comparing the Big Three
Compares the three major companies for genealogy DNA testing: DNA Heritage, DNA Ancestry and Family Tree
DNA. Learn which best fits your needs.
Becoming a DNA Project Manager
An introduction to the types of DNA projects and how they assist genealogical research. Learn the advantages and
disadvantages of each. Find out how to establish your own project and which type of project fits your needs.
Care and Feeding of a DNA Project
Now that you are an Administrator for a DNA Project, learn how to support your members and promote your project
for continued success.
Establishing a DNA Interest Group
Topics for meetings and discussions to help you teach other genealogists how to take advantage of DNA testing, the
most accurate resource to aid traditional genealogical research. Ideas to keep your group interested.
Writing Your Childhood and Family Memories: A simple technique
Learn to write about your childhood and family memories using a quick and simple technique. Learn various
organizational ideas and writing tips. Book for sale at workshops or by mail (Spiral bound; 144 pages on heavy
vellum; 130 topics with writing tips and organizational ideas).
Blogs:
http://writingyourmemories.blogspot.com/
http://www.rootsweb.com/~orgco2/speaker/EmilyAulicino.html
http://genealem-geneticgenealogy.blogspot.com/