Alexa Klimas Corcoran

ProGen Member Overview

After more twenty years as an entrepreneur and consultant, Alexa Corcoran brought her academic roots in history together with a personal passion for family research to launch her professional genealogy career. Founder of Archway Genealogy, Alexa enjoys working with clients through research and coaching, utilizing traditional research and genetic genealogy, as well as writing and lecturing. Her motivation is rooted in her immigrant ancestry, seeking to find those who lived among many in urban communities, share their stories, and layer in contextual social history. Alexa specializes in mid-Atlantic research and regularly visits Maryland and Washington D.C. repositories. After previously completing the Genealogical Essentials course, she earned a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University in 2018. A graduate of ProGen Study Group (38), Alexa has completed advanced coursework at the major institutes across the country and is an engaged member of several genealogical societies. With an avid interest in genetic genealogy, she serves as the Co-Chair of UGA DNA, an international DNA Special Interest Group of the Utah Genealogical Association.

Alexa serves as an At-Large Board Member of the Maryland Genealogical Society. She is also an active member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS), New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), New Jersey Genealogical Society (NJGS), New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B), Utah Genealogical Society (UGA Co-Chair, DNA Special Interest Group and Member), Association of Professional Genealogists (APG Charter Member, Forensic Genealogy Special Interest Group and National Area Chapter of APG Member).