The Board for Certification of Genealogists® (BCG) exists to foster public confidence in genealogy by promoting competence, ethics, and uniform professional standards. Genealogists who earn the Certified Genealogist® credential have demonstrated the ability to meet the Genealogical Proof Standard and the Board’s ethical code through independent evaluation. Since its founding in 1964, BCG has served as one of the field’s clearest markers of serious, standards-based professional practice.

For our clients, this means confidence in the method behind our work. A board-certified genealogist employs a professional framework grounded in quality research, careful writing, documented sources, and ethical treatment of client information. Our clients can trust us to build conclusions on evidence, explain our reasoning clearly, and handle each project with rigor and care.

Boston University’s genealogy program builds strong skills in methods, evidence, historical records, and work-product writing. Its coursework emphasizes solving complex genealogical problems, applying logic and critical thinking, and developing research writing skills through case-based work.

That training strengthens the way we work. Our clients can trust us to conduct serious, disciplined research, work carefully through complex questions, and deliver reporting that is clear, organized, and useful.

The Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center at Ramapo College focuses on the ethical and proficient use of investigative genetic genealogy. Its mission includes training students to become proficient and ethical IGG practitioners, alongside casework and field research.

For our clients, this adds another layer of confidence when DNA enters the picture. We treat DNA as a specialized tool, not a shortcut. Our role is to help decide when it belongs in the plan, how it can strengthen the work, and how to use it carefully while respecting privacy and ethical boundaries.