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Cherie Alexander

Compassionate Genealogy for Life's Biggest Questions

How they can help

  • Remote research
  • APG member
Researches in
United States · California
Based in
United States · California
Languages
English

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About

Professional genealogist specializing in family finding, DNA consulting, and adoption-related genealogy research with nearly 35 years of experience.

Cherie Alexander is a professional genealogist with a deep passion for helping people discover their biological beginnings and family heritage. Her journey into genealogy began nearly 35 years ago when she successfully located her adult adopted son in just six months using traditional research methods. This life-changing mission sparked a lifelong commitment to helping others navigate their own family discovery journeys. She founded a local search and support group and has spent decades assisting countless individuals uncover their biological roots. Cherie brings a unique blend of experience, advanced education, and compassionate expertise, combining traditional genealogy, digitized records, and genetic genealogy methods. She specializes in family finding, family tree building, family history research, and DNA consulting, with particular expertise in adoption-related cases and DNA surprises.

Specialties

  • adoption genealogy
  • family finding
  • DNA consulting
  • family tree building
  • family history research
  • biological roots
  • genetic genealogy
  • DNA testing
  • brick wall resolution

Additional credentials

Advanced Skills in Genealogy (2024, The National Genealogy Society); Family Research Studies (2018, Monterey Peninsula College); Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (1997, Antioch University, Santa Barbara); Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies (1994, University of Nevada, Reno); National Genealogical Society — ngs; California Genealogical Society — state_society — California; Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County — regional_society — Santa Cruz County, California

Scotts Valley, California, United States

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