A new way forward
Founded in 2025 by three executive leaders formerly with DNA Doe Project, Compass IGG & Advocacy expands upon the mission to identify the dead to include advocacy support for families of the long-term missing. As a start-up non-profit, Compass is beginning from square one to put experience into action in the field of investigative genetic genealogy.
Compass Leadership
Jennifer Randolph, AIGG
Operations & Partnerships
Jennifer Randolph is an Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist (AIGG) and Associate Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. She holds a BA in Anthropology and an MSc in Epidemiology. Jennifer entered the field of Investigative Genetic Genealogy in February of 2018 when she joined the non-profit DNA Doe Project. She served as the Executive Director of Case Management and Operations for the organization from January 2024 to September 2025.
Jennifer has lectured throughout the United States on a variety of genealogy-related topics and has provided professional trainings in Investigative Genetic Genealogy. She has served as a facilitator for the Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate Program and as teaching faculty for DNA courses at the Texas Institute for Genealogical Research and the Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research in Georgia. She has presented at major forensic conferences, including the International Association for Identification, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the New England Seminar in Forensic Sciences, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference. Jennifer is well known in the field of investigative genetic genealogy, and has worked closely with hundreds of law enforcement members, medical examiners, coroners, and forensic laboratories.
Rhonda Kevorkian
Institutional Strategy & Culture
Rhonda Kevorkian is a highly accomplished Investigative Genetic Genealogist and seasoned Executive Leader, leveraging over a decade of research experience to solve complex identity cases. She began utilizing DNA in her research in 2012 and is a recognized subject matter expert in obtaining talented investigative genetic genealogists.
As an executive in the nonprofit sector, Rhonda guided strategic planning and execution across Human Resources and Education, expertly managing large-scale volunteer programs. She has extensive hands-on experience leading research teams through the intricate process of identifying unidentified human remains in cold cases. Her proficiency includes advanced genetic genealogy research, building complex family trees, and submitting comprehensive candidate presentations to law enforcement.
Rhonda has also provided professional genetic genealogy services, assisting adoptees with locating birth parents and interpreting complex DNA test results. She has held numerous leadership positions, including serving as President of the South Central Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists from 2022 through 2023.
Pam Lauritzen
Public Engagement & Advancement
Pam Lauritzen brings 25 years of leadership experience to her role at Compass. By starting in support roles with every organization on her resume, Pam developed expertise across all aspects of nonprofit management and is generally known to have strong opinions about absolutely everything from finance to messaging and from graphic design to governance.
A strategic thinker with the big picture always in mind, Pam is a detail-oriented, hands-on manager who knows exactly what she’s asking of her team because she’s done it herself. Pam proudly calls herself a “data whisperer,” often diving so deep into analytics and reporting that she forgets to eat. She becomes giddy at the prospect of writing procedures and designing processes.
Communications work comes naturally to Pam, who started telling stories at age 12 and never stopped. She is a published novelist and accomplished photographer. Applying her love of words and images to marketing for nonprofits has always felt like the most natural extension of those skills into Pam’s professional life. She is experienced in brand development, social media, and fundraising messaging.
With a strong focus on collaboration across organizations and bringing stakeholders together around a shared mission, Pam facilitates connections that advance the use of investigative genetic genealogy to resolve cases. Much more importantly, though, Pam knows that storytelling must deepen public understanding of the power of IGG to bring resolution to the families of unidentified missing persons.
Board of Directors
Compass IGG & Advocacy’s executive leadership team will be joined by experts in nonprofits, law enforcement, finance, law, advocacy, foundations, marketing, and institutional advancement. If you see yourself on this Board, we’d love to talk to you. Please reach out to us to start a conversation – board@compass-igg.org.
Compensated Staff
We’re building a world-class team with the drive to make the difference for families of unidentified missing persons. Visit our Talent page for currently open positions.