Elise Friedman
Genealogy Speaker, Specialty in Jewish Genealogy, Genetic Genealogy & Technology
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You make it where people can follow along.It made more sense than all the books Ive read
July 26,2011 Webinar
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Elise Friedman is a professional genealogist, specializing in Jewish genealogy, genetic genealogy, and technology. She has given lectures and workshops at a variety of venues, from local genealogy and community meetings to international Jewish genealogy conferences. She has researched her own family history for more than 10 years, and has roots in Belarus, Russia, Poland and Ukraine (formerly Galicia).
Ms. Friedman is very active in the field of genetic genealogy, where she volunteers as JewishGen's DNA Projects Coordinator, manages several DNA studies through Family Tree DNA, and co-authored a genetic genealogy case study that was published in the AVOTAYNU and FORUM genealogy journals.
Ms. Friedman is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, International Society of Genetic Genealogy and Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, and is a former Information Technology professional.
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You make it where people can follow along.It made more sense than all the books Ive read
July 26,2011 Webinar
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Because it was clear, you talked slowly enough and showed graphics long enough that I could understand and follow most everything. Looking forward to the handout.
Tues., May 3, 2011, at home
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I have attended several webinars that Elise has given about genetic genealogy. For such a complicated topic, she finds a balance between teaching the scientific "techno-babble" and the genealogical benefits of DNA testing. Just as you think you're about to get lost in the biology lesson, she switches gears and explains something simpler so your brain doesn't explode. I highly recommend her webinars or lectures to anyone interested in DNA testing for genealogical purposes; she explains the tests simply and in-depth at the same time, so you know which tests you should try for yourself.
Genetic Genealogy Webinars, February 2011
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Elise does a great job explaining an extremely complex topic in layman's terms. I've forgotten more about high school genetics than I remember, but Elise's explanation of DNA testing for genealogical purposes brought much of it flooding back! She knows when "enough is enough" to improve the listener's knowledge level without totally burying them in scientific information. She's also very comfortable speaking, which makes it easy for her audience to relax and soak up her knowledge.
Webinar--Intro to Genetic Genealogy
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