Speaker: Darlene Odenwalder, DNA Project Coordinator
Darlene has researched genealogy for over 20 years, teaching in-person classes in her local community. Prior to working for Ancestry.com DNA, Darlene was a Genetic Genealogist at Relative Genetics. She worked with customers to select the right DNA test for unique genealogy goals. Darlene's maternal ancient ancestral group is The Colonists, haplogroup H, and her paternal ancient ancestral group is The Artisans, haplogroup R1b.

Moderator: Wendy Jessen, Director of Product Marketing
Wendy oversees the Ancestry.com DNA business, optimizing the delivery of products and services to our members. Wendy specializes in the customer experience, having worked for over 15 years at companies like Kodak and Broderbund software. She joined Ancestry.com DNA in 2008 and was in awe of the power of genealogy to connect people across time. Wendy's own family tree grew dramatically--thanks to an Ancestry.com connection with a 3rd cousin from Australia. Wendy's maternal ancient ancestry is Haplogroup K, The Ice Immigrants.

Biosciences Consultant: Elise Allen, Content Writer
Elise has ten years of experience presenting products and services in ways online consumers can understand. Elise received a master's degree in the biosciences from Yale University in 1999, after five years of immunology, genetics and microbiology lab work. Her research was published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine and the Journal of Immunology. She is currently enrolled in "Viking Family Saga & Mythology" at UC Berkeley. Elise's paternal ancient ancestral group is The Stonemasons, haplogroup I.