Are you searching for your biological family?
We are a nonprofit search angel organization dedicated to the assistance of individuals seeking to identify their biological parent(s) using DNA interpretation, mapping, and extensive research. For clients struggling with news of a Non Paternal Event (NPE, also referred to as Not Parent Expected), donor conception, or adoption, we offer support and fellowship in our private online group. Services to help identify birth parents come at no cost to you, other relatives may require a fee.
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Our Mission
In an effort to promote family connections, we support, guide, and assist adults searching to accurately identify their biological family through analyzing DNA results.
Many DNA Discoveries Can Bring Up Hidden Trauma
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-272-8255
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741
You are not alone.
We recommend author Anette L. Becklund’s book ANCESTRY DISCOVERIES to everyone as a resource.
Additionally, if you are donor-conceived, we also recommend UPROOTED by author Peter Boni.
DNAngels' Cases Solved
Meet our Volunteer Team
Intake Specialists
Our Intake Specialists (IS) have assumed the responsibility of making sure each of our potential clients begins their experience with DNAngels feeling assured they are in good hands. As they walk you through the first steps, you will see that these volunteers are welcoming and supportive. They are the unofficial Welcome Committee!
Tammy R
Tammy is the Lead Intake Specialist. She hails from Eastern Kentucky but currently resides on the west side of the state. She came to DNAngels first as a client and then became an Intake Specialist …
Nickie Pavey
Nickie is a native of Highland County, Ohio where she and her twin sister, Tessa, grew up on the family farm. Nickie is Donor Conceived, and like a fair number of our DNAngels volunteers, she …
Jessica Helms
Jessica Helms is an Intake Specialist. Jessica was born and raised in North Carolina. She came to DNAngels as an NPE, and once her case was solved, she joined the Intake Team in hopes to …
Search Angels
Our talented Search Angels will work tirelessly to achieve exceptional results for you. Using DNA interpretation, mapping, and extensive research, they will keep you updated on the status of your case from beginning to end. Each one of our Search Angels appreciates active participation from the client as they strive to find that one last clue that ties everything together so they can say “case closed”.
Laura Olmsted
Laura is DNAngels’ Founder and Executive Director. She has more than a decade of experience in the high-paced world of Corporate Sales Management, where she won multiple awards for performance and technique. Laura also served …
Aimee Rose Haynes
Aimee is DNAngels’ Associate Director of Staffing and serves on the Board as Liaison to Staff, and she’s also a Lead Genetic Genealogist. Aimee comes to DNAngels with a medical background and was previously an …
Kate Penney Howard
Kate is the Director of Human Resources and Genetic Genealogist. She is a full-time pastor, wife, and mother. She is not an adoptee or NPE, but her generous spirit and talent for interpreting DNA started …
Heidi Keuper
Heidi is a Case Manager and Genetic Genealogist. Heidi is blessed to have her most pleasurable pastimes also become her life’s pursuit. She truly loves to search, then solve. She will diligently search until she …
Rachel Kiley Trout
Rachel is a Genetic Genealogist and Case Manager. She is a New England girl at heart, born and raised in a suburb of Boston. Rachel’s father was the youngest of 17 children born to two …
Ashlee Krump
Ashlee is a Search Angel and Research Team Lead. Ask her husband, sister, children, or nieces, and nephews, and they will tell you that Mommy/Auntie is always right! It’s not that she has to be right, …
Katharine Saunders
Katharine Saunders is a Search Angel and Assistant Team Lead for Research and is the third generation of women in her family to research her own family lines. Before the days of the internet, her …
Jennifer Schweibinz
Jennifer Schweibinz is a Genetic Genealogist. Jennifer found her love for Genealogy when she stumbled across an old family secret. As she rolled up her sleeves and tapped into her Jersey Girl stubbornness, she relentlessly …
Lara Schultze
Lara Schultze is a Search Angel. Her interest in genealogy began in elementary school as she spent hours with her grandfather writing out her family tree and interviewing his very large Italian immigrant family. This …
Renee Kraft
Renee Kraft is the Project Manager for the Amerasian Program, helping children born to American Soldiers serving in Southeast Asia identify their American families. Renee became interested in genealogy at a very young age. She …
Monia Pezzi
Monia Pezzi is a Genetic Genealogist. Her special skill with DNAngels is identifing parents for adoptees. When she isn’t working on identifing biological parents, she serves as an Accounts Payable Specialist for a large nonprofit …
Amy Groessl
Amy Groessl is Search Angel. She grew up in rural West Michigan and has lived in Chicago for most of her adult life. As an adoptee, Amy became interested in researching her biological lineage as …
Kim Reichelt
Kim Reichelt is a Search Angel. By day, she is a management consultant who builds mathematical simulation models to solve strategic problems. This skill set served her well when she discovered genetic genealogy after her …
Linda Grinnell
Linda Grinnell is a Search Angel. She has been a genealogist since she was in her twenties and well before the advent of DNA testing. Since she had already helped a number of friends and …
Erika Korowin
Erika Korowin is a Search Angel. Her interest in genealogy began in elementary school, when she created a family tree – back to her eight immigrant great-grandparents – for a school project. Since 2016, she …
Brenda Gudino
Brenda Gudino is a Search Angel, and a member of National Genealogical Society (NGS), International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG), Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), Sociedad Puertorriquena de Genealogica (SPG). She received her certificate (CG) …
Amy Frederick
Amy Frederick is a Search Angel. She has always been a person who is quick to offer to help others. Her altruistic nature will keep her fighting for answers for anyone who reaches out to …
Cindy Billingsley Arocha
Cindy is a Search Angel and Executive Administrator. Her interest in genealogy began more than three decades ago when she embarked on tracing her own family lineage. Adopting traditional methods, she diligently explored her ancestry …
Research Team
Why Choose DNAngels?
We never charge to find a biological parent. We use skilled genetic genealogist and “Search Angels”. We strive to reunite families in a confidential, professional, and compassionate manner. Over 70% of our cases are solved in 1 week or less!
Testimonials
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“The Angels have helped two of my family members. So kind, smart, fast and all around the best people I have had the honor to be associated with. Thank You Victoria, Laura and Ashley. You three are to kind for words. I am still amazed at you perfect work. Yes, PERFECT. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
– Debbie Morrison
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“I definitely would recommend the DNAngels; they basically found my birth mother with in one day with not much to go on. It was very exciting by the end of the day to know my biological Mom’s name as well as I have two sisters and maybe a brother on my mother’s side. They were friendly and very helpful. Laura and Ashley were amazing, thank you.”
– Amy Provost
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“We have been searching for years to try to find my husband’s biological father and hit nothing but road blocks. In just a couple of weeks, DNAngels were able to accomplish what we never dreamed possible!! I cannot express how grateful we are to your organization. You do amazing, selfless, beautiful work and you’ve changed our lives!!”
– Nicole Atchison
News & Events
Stay up-to-date on our latest articles, press releases, and what we are doing to serve and bring change to our community.
Reclaiming Identity: Stories of Discovery in the DNA Era
In the past, it was extraordinarily difficult for individuals who were unaware of the identity of one or both of their parents to uncover this information. Adopted individuals would need to access sealed court records. …
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Volunteers of the month August 2023
Heidi Billingsley Keuper This month’s first Volunteer of the Month is Heidi Billingsley Keuper! Heidi has bee a volunteer with DNAngels for 2 years this September! She is currently a case manager, assistant HR person, and …
Who am I Now?
Who is that girl I seeStaring straight back at me?When will my reflection showWho I am inside? Christina Aguilera – Reflection Genetic mirroring refers to the ability to recognize physical similarities between oneself and family …
