
Kelli Jo Bergheimer
Biography
Kelli Jo Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, editor, and international genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor's in Biology, a Master's in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master's in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Curriculum and Assessments for Blue Kayak, a K-12 textbook company. She also works as the Director of Education for Your DNA Guide. Kelli runs a small business—Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel. Kelli is the facilitator for Genetics, Genealogy, and You, an online DNA Interest Group. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild.
June 7, 2025 - Hybrid Meeting and Webinar
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in person at the library or virtually via Zoom: OCCGS-06
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The Library opens at 9:00 am for in-person attendees.
10:10 AM - Endogamy? Now What?
Learn where to focus your attention in your DNA match lists and chromosome browsers and how to focus your attention on the most important matches.
11:15 AM - The ATGCs of DNA Analysis: Assumptions, Thinking Analytically, Guesses, and Conclusions
Think about DNA analysis a bit differently to make progress in your research!
Handouts, when available, are in Member's Only on the Speaker Handouts page.