MSc with Distinction ... Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland) 
CG ... Certified Genealogist (US)
AG ... Accredited Genealogist (International; specializing in Scotland research)
QG ... Qualified Genealogist (UK)

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Determined to learn where the first Baxter came from, I began chasing those twitchy little leaves, like everybody else. Before long, visits to the Scottish Lowlands (and later, throughout the U.S. and England) were the norm, rooting through archives, libraries, graveyards, local history societies, courthouses, and any other place that might have even a tiny scrap of our family story. My adoration for research, complexity, and discovery found a new purpose and it was genealogical research.

From traditional "paper trail" investigation to DNA analysis, my formal genealogical education has been built around a desire to help others who crave knowledge about their heritage, while adhering to the highest possible standards:

• Code of Ethics, The Association of Professional Genealogists
• Code of Ethics and Standards, The Board for Certification of Genealogists
• The National Genealogical Society's Genealogy Guidelines
• Genetic Genealogy Standards as approved by the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Don't be intimidated. Don't be overwhelmed. All you have to do is reach out, and ask for help from someone who knows the ropes.

     -- Cinda

Past positions:

• Board of Directors, Association for Professional Genealogists (APG)
• Assistant Director, Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed)
• Website Coordinator, Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)
• Academic Professional/Module Facilitator, Boston University:
  • Genealogical Principles Program
  • Genealogical Research Certificate Program
• Virtual Technical Coordinator, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG 2021 and SLIG Academy 2021)
• Mentor, ProGen Study Groups 

Education and training:

• MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies from University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland) 
• Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate 
• Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) Certificate
• ProGen Study Group Certificate

U.S. Research experience (in addition to state, county, and local repositories):

• The National Archives, Washington D.C.
• Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
• DAR Research Library, Washington D.C.
• DAR Seimes Technology Center, Washington D.C.
• The Newberry Library Manuscript Collection, Chicago
• The Chicago History Museum Manuscript Collection, Chicago

U.K. Research experience:

• National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh
• National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
• Regional archives in The Borders, Hawick, and Dumfrieshire (Scotland)
• Regional archives in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Cumberland (England)

Research Time Periods

• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Honorifics/Credentials
CG®, AG®, QG

Certificates

• Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate 
• ProGen Study Group Certificate

Genetic Genealogy Certificates

• Genealogical Genetics (Excelsior College)
• Genetic Genealogical Tools (IGHR)
• Chromosome Mapping (GRIP)
• All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (SLIG)

Methodology Certificates

• Practicum in Advanced Genealogical Research (Excelsior College)
• Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) Certificate
• Mastering Genealogical Documentation (GRIP)
• Advanced Genealogical Methods (SLIG)
• Advanced Research: Land Records (SLIG)
• Finding English Ancestors (IGHR)
• Scottish Research: Fundamentals and Beyond (IGHR)
• Women and Children First (GRIP)

Affiliations
United States

• Association of Professional Genealogists (US)
• National Genealogical Society (US)
• Utah Genealogical Association (US)
• Minnesota Genealogical Society (US)
• Seattle Genealogical Society (US)
• Howard County [Nebraska] Historical Society (US)

United Kingdom

• Scottish Genealogy Society (Scotland)
• The Borders Family History Society (Scotland)
• Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society (Scotland)
• International Society for British Genealogy and Family History (UK)
• Guild of One-Name Studies (UK)
• Register of Qualified Genealogists (England, Wales)
• Cumbria Family History Society (England)
• Nottinghamshire Family History Society (England)

Degrees
MSc with Distinction in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland)