Wendy McLean

Wendy McLean is a Genealogist specializing in Forensic and Investigative Genetic Genealogy (F/IGG) at the Center for Human Identification (CHI) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Her journey into F/IGG began with a personal quest to identify the biological parents of an adoptee. This experience ignited a passion that propelled her to expand her knowledge through attendance at conferences, participation in institutes and webinars, and hands-on experience with unknown parentage cases. Over time, she transitioned her expertise to forensic applications, particularly in cases involving unidentified human remains (UHR).

Wendy has collaborated with organizations such as Bode Technology, Redgrave Research, DNA Doe Project, and the Cold Case Coalition. She also served as a Practitioner-In-Residence at the University of New Haven, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. In this role, she contributed to the Online Graduate Certificate Program for Forensic Genetic Genealogy during the 2022 and 2023 cohorts, further enriching her expertise and sharing her knowledge with aspiring professionals in the field.

Wendy has a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi College and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy from the University of New Haven, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.