About
Sandy Mochal Thalmann, owner and operator of Authentic Origins, is an adoptee who has spent over thirty years researching biological and adoptive families—her own and others. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and nearly 20 years experience working with youth and families, many of whom were members of the adoption triad. She knows first-hand the importance of finding her roots and is committed to helping others (adoptees and non-adoptees) learn their “authentic origins.”
Since founding Authentic Origins in 1998, Sandy has focused on professional development. She is committed to learning and adhering to the highest professional standards in the field of genealogical research in order to deliver a quality product to her clients. She has completed the National Genealogical Society’s American Genealogy Home Study Course and the ProGen Study Program.
Since founding Authentic Origins in 1998, Sandy has focused on professional development. She is committed to learning and adhering to the highest professional standards in the field of genealogical research in order to deliver a quality product to her clients. She has completed the National Genealogical Society’s American Genealogy Home Study Course and the ProGen Study Program.
- Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
- Member, National Genealogical Society
- Member and Past Director, Minnesota Genealogical Society
- Member, Minnesota Historical Society
- Member, Iowa Genealogical Society
- Member, Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
- Member and Past Director, Olmsted County Genealogical Society
- Contributor, Minnesota Genealogical Journal
- Contributor, Minnesota Genealogist
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