Amanda Hayes is a Professional Genealogist with a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. She specializes in forensic cases, family lineage research and genealogical problem solving. Amanda previously promoted aviation and military heritage in support of the United States Air Force. Working with the military and aviation legends fueled her passion for honoring the lives and stories of the people behind our country’s rich heritage.
Amanda’s geographic focus includes the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic United States and parts of Europe. Her research specialties includes family migration, emigration/immigration, military records and forensic research. She utilizes a combination of records, social economics and historical events.
Amanda was a guest genealogist on PBS/Houston Public Media for the 2016 finale of Finding Your Roots. She is an accomplished speaker, event director and fundraiser. Amanda enjoys assisting her husband with his business, Hayes Construction, at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
Education: Genealogical
Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University
Law School for Genealogists, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh
Forensic Genealogy Institute, Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy
Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research
National Genealogical Society Conferences
APG’s Professional Management Conference
Educational: Non-Genealogical
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, University of North Georgia
Advanced business training: IEG, Sandler Training & other conferences
Volunteer
2015-17 Committee Chair, Cub Scout Pack 12, Tomball, TX
2011-12 Committee Member, Library Tree Lane, Henderson, NV
2009-11 Board Member, Aviation Nation Foundation, Las Vegas, NV
Memberships
National Genealogical Society
Association of Professional Genealogists
Missouri State Genealogical Association
The State Historical Society of Missouri
and other local organizations
