Melanie Thomas Armstrong is a Genetic Genealogist with ThroughLine Consultants. Using Genetic Genealogy, she has provided critical investigative leads to help solve cold cases, identify birth parents, and reunite families. She also has more than 25 years of experience as a CPA and management consultant serving government and law enforcement clients including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Prior to joining ThroughLine Consultants, Melanie was a Partner at PwC where she held numerous leadership roles, most recently leading the International Development practice serving the United Nations, World Bank, U.S. Dept of State, and U.S. Agency for International Development.

Tynan is a genetic genealogist at ThroughLine Consultants with more than 25 years of experience in the field. After receiving her certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, she promoted the use of forensic genetic genealogy in solving cold cases and has been a valuable resource in the identification of Jane/John Doe cases as well as perpetrators of violent crime.

Prior to her cold case work and joining ThroughLine Consultants, Tynan worked as a traditional genealogist, proofreader and copyeditor. She used her skills to identify living family members of unclaimed remains. She also helped translate and edit a groundbreaking book that helped get reparations for victims of war crimes in Finland.