
Like many others, Wendy's involvement in Genealogy started as a hobby to learn more about her own family. As her passion grew, she chose to pursue it more strongly with a quality education from leaders in the field. Today, she confidently complies with the standards of practice set for genealogy professionals through formal education and continuous professional development.
About Wendy

Wendy Wirstrom
Professional Genealogist
CERTIFICATES
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Brigham Young University – Idaho
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2024 Advanced Family History Research Certificate
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2023 Family History Research Certificate
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Boston University
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2018 Genealogical Research Certificate
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Utah Genealogical Association Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Certificates
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2022 SLIG Academy, Writing for Peer Review
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2022 Advanced Land Tools: Maps
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2020 Immigrants to the New World, Colonial to 1900
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2017 Diving Deeper into New England
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National Genealogical Society
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​2020 American Genealogical Studies Series Certificate
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National Institute for Genealogical Studies
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​2021 Paleography: Reading & Understanding Historical Documents – Advanced Certificate
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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
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APG Writer's Special Interest Group​
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APG Forensic Genealogist Special Interest Group
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National Genealogical Society (NGS)
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New England Historic Genealogical Society (American Ancestors)
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New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B)
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New Mexico Genealogical Society (NMGS)
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Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)
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Oklahoma Genealogical Society (OKGenSoc)
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Nationa Society Daughters of the American Revolution
AFFILIATIONS
"Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence." Abigail Adams