Becoming a professional in 1993 in Europe, she has lectured at National Genealogical Society conferences, RootsTech, Federation of Genealogical Societies as well as conferences in Europe and around North America. Owner of Lineage Journeys, she conducts research for clients and offers presentations in societies, churches, libraries and organizations.

Judy is the President of the Michigan Genealogical Council, President of the Oakland County Genealogical Society, board member & Awards Chair of the National Genealogical Society, former Secretary of the GeneaBloggers, and a member of many others. A co-founder of the English-Speaking Genealogists in Europe – NATO Chapter, Judy is a former volunteer in the Yuba-Marysville FamilySearch Center. She enjoys traveling the world to research in archives and museums in France, Scotland, Germany, Quebec, Ontario and around the United States. She and her husband Denny also are active members of their spiritual community in South Dakota and Michigan.