Meet Alisia McNew
Certified Genealogist | BCG Certified | APG Member
Carrying the Torch Forward
When my husband’s grandmother passed the torch of family history research to the next generation, I knew I wanted to be the one to carry it forward. What started as a quest to understand my own family roots has become a passion for helping others discover their truth through the powerful combination of traditional research and genetic genealogy.
My journey began in 2013 when my eldest son needed help with a school family history project. As I started creating our family tree, I realized how much I didn’t know about my paternal family. This discovery sparked a deep curiosity that led me to become a Certified Genealogist through the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
Today, I combine my professional background in project management and data analysis with advanced genetic genealogy techniques to help clients break through brick walls and uncover the truth about their biological connections. My approach uses the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) in all research, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every discovery.
Professional Qualifications
Certified Genealogist
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) - The gold standard in genealogical certification, ensuring expertise in research methodology and ethical standards.
Education & Training
BS in Business Administration | Certified Genealogist through IAP College | Member of Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) | Continued education through conferences and courses.
Experienced Pro
7.5 years as Associate Project Manager and Data Analyst at Southern California Edison. Expertise in data collection, organization, and pattern recognition applied to genealogical research.
Areas of Expertise
Genetic Genealogy
Advanced experience with AtDNA, Y-DNA, and MtDNA testing. I use cutting-edge DNA analysis tools to validate family connections and break through brick walls.
Adoption Research
Specializing in helping adoptees find their biological family through genetic genealogy and traditional research methods. I’ve successfully reunited families and helped clients discover their true heritage.
Colonial Records
Expertise in US colonial records where many family histories were lost. I specialize in tracing lineages back to early American settlers and European immigrants.
Y-DNA Surname Projects
Co-administrator of the McNew Y-DNA Project on FamilyTreeDNA, working to validate patrilineal ancestry and trace surname origins.
Brick Wall Breakthroughs
Using DNA cousin matching and cross-referencing to fill gaps in recorded history and solve genealogical mysteries that traditional records alone cannot answer.
