A Conversation with Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG

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In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG.
The two discuss Catherine's work with genealogy as well as her specialty in forensic genealogy, and what it means to be in the field, as well as some of her work with military repatriation.
Catherine holds a pivotal role in the world of genealogy, and this is a fascinating look into her work!
ABOUT CATHERINE WIEST DESMARAIAS
Board-certified since 2011, Catherine is a full-time professional genealogist specializing in researching Vermont and Irish ancestors, as well as forensic cases for attorneys and U.S. Army military repatriation cases. From 2014 – 2017 she served as the Vice-President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Catherine holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Vermont, and has taught at the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and the Forensic Genealogy Institute. She can be reached through her website: www.stonehouseresearch.

The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
We are dedicated to exploring and discussing various aspects of genealogy, history, culture, and social issues. We aim to shed light on untold stories and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the world.
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Chapters

1. A Conversation with Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] The Family Histories Podcast (00:21:03)

3. (Cont.) A Conversation with Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG (00:21:04)