Adwoa Ulzen Setrakian
LMSW · Genealogist · Educator
Reparative & relational genealogy for the Global African family — grounded in DNA, records, and care. Principal genealogist, founder and director of spanDNA Families.
Start with a short intake form →Welcome. Whatever brought you here — a question about your family, a search for a parent or ancestor, or a wish to help preserve our shared story — there's a path for you below. I'm a professional genealogist (member, Association of Professional Genealogists; working toward BCG certification) and a licensed master social worker who brings care to the work. Choose the path that fits, and I'll meet you there.
Trace your roots
Genetic-genealogy research to find a parent, ancestor, or lineage — to professional standards, at a humane pace.
Education advocacy
Support for students and families navigating school systems — grounded in school social work (P-12) and social-work practice.
Community, summits & museum
spanDNA Families, the TransAtlantic Genealogy Summit, and story preservation through the Edward A. Ulzen Memorial Foundation.
Walk it with support
Trauma-responsive ancestral accompaniment — a steady, non-clinical presence alongside your research. Education and support, not therapy.
Already in a family group?
Existing collaborators: update your consent, manage participation, check in on your project.
See the work — "Family Legacies Reclaimed"
A note on how this works: a conversation starts with a short intake form, not an open calendar — once it's in, I send you a scheduling link. I'm one person doing careful work, so I keep a waitlist; you'll always get a warm confirmation and clear next steps. Any applicable fee is confirmed in writing before work begins.