Our reputable, talented board members are among the top in their respective fields. We care about our clients and our community and work tirelessly for this organization.
Lara Schultz – Liaison to DNAngles staff
Lara Schultz is a passionate leader and philanthropist whose career and volunteer work have made a meaningful impact on communities and individuals alike. As a Genetic Genealogist ,Staffing Coordinator and Project Manager at DNAngels.org, Lara uses her expertise in DNA analysis and genealogical research to reunite individuals with their biological families. Her dedication to helping...
Tammy Ramos – Liaison to DNAngels Clients
Tammy Ramos is a dedicated and compassionate leader whose contributions to DNAngels have profoundly impacted the organization and the clients it serves. Joining the Intake Team in May 2022, Tammy was inspired by a deep desire to help others navigate life-changing moments. Her empathetic approach and unwavering commitment to service have established her as a...
Laura Olmsted
Laura Leslie-Olmsted - Founder, Executive Director, Lead Genetic Genealogist Laura is DNAngels’ Founder and Executive Director. She has more than a decade of experience in the high-paced world of Corporate Sales Management, where she won multiple awards for performance and technique. Laura also served in the healthcare industry as a licensed Navigator for the Affordable...
Blaine Bettinger
Blaine Bettinger - Board of Directors President Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. In 2007 he started The Genetic Genealogist (), one of the earliest blogs on the topic. Blaine is the author of The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy, and co-author with Debbie Parker Wayne of...
Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson serves on the DNAngels Board of Directors as Vice President and is a former DNAngels client. In 2022, after a lifetime of searching, DNAngels found Steven’s biological father, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of new family members. Steven holds an executive healthcare marketing position. During his 20+ years of sales &...
Jennifer Schweibinz
Board Secretary | Genetic Genealogist | Executive Operations Team | Admin Team Jennifer Schweibinz is a seasoned professional with a diverse skill set that spans board governance, genetic genealogy, and project management. With a proven track record of efficiency, discretion, and strategic thinking, Jennifer has excelled in roles that demand a deep understanding of organizational...
Christine Mancinas
Christine Mancinas - Treasurer Christine Mancinas serves on DNAngels’ Board as Treasurer, and is also a former client of DNAngels. Christine’s NPE discovery in 2020 led her to DNAngels, and through their assistance, found her biological father and entire paternal family including two aunts, one uncle, and multiple new cousins. Christine is based in Southern...
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith - Advisor on the Board of Directors Chris is an Advisor on the Board of Directors, but also an attorney and former DNAngels client. Chris was donor conceived and through the assistance of DNAngels, and using primarily distant cousin DNA matches, found his biological father and four half-siblings. Professionally, Chris is based in...
Dr. Nicole D. Price
Dr. Nicole D. Price - Advisor on the Board of Directors Dr. Nicole Price is no stranger to the transformative power of empathy. Her personal journey, beginning with the revelation at 45 that her father wasn't her biological parent, launched her exploration of empathy's profound impact. These experiences now shape her professional approach, blending her...