Research Assistant, DNAngels
This July, DNAngels proudly recognizes Shannon Watson as our Volunteer of the Month! Since joining our team in July 2024, Shannon has quickly distinguished herself as an exceptional Research Assistant and a vital asset to our mission.
Shannon brings an infectious enthusiasm and tireless work ethic to every case. Fellow volunteer Tiffany Sowell shares, “Her passion for what she does just shines. She comes with a game plan every day and is ready to hustle and get to work.” And that passion doesn’t go unnoticed.
Lorie Cousin adds, “Shannon has quickly become an indispensable part of our DNAngels family. With a remarkable talent for uncovering even the most elusive records, she has proven time and again that no mystery is too deep and no document too buried. Her dedication to our clients is evident in every interaction—attentive, compassionate, and always going the extra mile. Shannon is not only a phenomenal researcher but also a rising star on the fast track to becoming a Search Angel. We are so lucky to have her on our team. Keep soaring, Shannon!”
From Laura Olmsted, Founder and Executive Director of DNAngels:
“I had the pleasure of working exclusively with Shannon for a month as my Research Assistant, and I was genuinely impressed by her skills. She has an incredible gift for finding records that others might overlook—but what really stood out to me was her talent for mapping out the locations of people involved in a case. She’d say things like, ‘Your mom and dad lived just 1.5 miles apart when you were conceived,’ or ‘They were only 10 blocks away.’ That level of detail adds such a personal, human touch for our clients. It was a joy to work alongside her.”
Thank you, Shannon, for your compassion, your persistence, and the heart you bring to your work. Congratulations on being our July 2025 Volunteer of the Month!
