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Katie Nappi

@katienappi.bsky.social

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Genealogist. Retired from corporate America and living my best life! Proud Army veteran, sailing enthusiast, and mom.

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Nov 14

Intro post:

I’m pursuing my second act as a genealogist after retiring from corporate America. Obsessed with all things genealogy and love solving mysteries with the help of DNA!

I also run a youth sailing program in southwest Ohio. ⛵️

Army vet, girl mom, cat mom, and defender of democracy.

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Jun 19

I mostly know voters, but will check with my network.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jun 15

Remember 23andMe? The company that gave customers saliva-based DNA testing kits to learn about their ancestry? Founded in 2006, the company also conducted health research and drug development.

One Tech Tip: How to protect your 23andMe genetic data

Remember 23andMe? The company that gave customers saliva-based DNA testing kits to learn about their ancestry?

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Apr 23

Traveled out to Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park, where my third great grandfather was a prisoner during the Civil War. #genealogy

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Apr 19

And the Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farm ;-)

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JJKettlewell @jjkettlewell.com · Apr 8

Thinking of summer and warmth. Cuttyhunk. #photography #cuttyhunk

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Apr 8

One of my favorite places in the world!! Was a sailing instructor there in the late 80s, and my daughter taught sailing there for two summers ⛵️

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Apr 7

Bracing for another day of watching my life savings decimated by an incompetent fool.

Time for Congress to act to stop this madness.

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Apr 7

Actual files. Although I have only received files for one of several requests made around the same time. I have two requests where I received an acknowledgment letter, and two where I haven’t heard anything.

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Apr 5

About 2 months.

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NPR @npr.org · Mar 25

When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?

How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy

When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data?

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 20

Unbelievable

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 18

So true!!

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 16

This request took about a month. But I have requests from early January that I am still waiting on.

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 15

Look what came in the mail today!!! My first FOIA response from the VA!! @reclaimtherecords.org

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 12

Congrats @lxmack.bsky.social ! Can’t wait to read your new book!

Alexandra Mack @lxmack.bsky.social · Mar 11

Today is the day! I am thrilled to announce the release of my book Talking to Stakeholders. It's a "Hot New Release" in Business Communication Skills" and if you act fast you can snag a digital copy for $1.99. amzn.to/4bDsJnI

Talking to Stakeholders: How to Add Value and Make An Impact by Building Strategic Relationships

Talking to Stakeholders: How to Add Value and Make An Impact by Building Strategic Relationships - Kindle edition by Mack, Alexandra. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Talking to Stakeholders: How to Add Value and Make An Impact by Building Strategic Relationships.

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · Mar 10

#genealogy in the news

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · Mar 10

Their job is to **identify American soldiers** killed in combat and Trump has told them to stand down and stop their work.

"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

DOGE’s $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup

The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America’s sprawling bureaucracy.

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Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · Mar 9

NEW: Among the work jammed up by the Trump administration's freeze on government purchase cards is genealogy research that the Army sees as essential to identify the remains of soldiers who went missing in combat.

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 8

In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted to celebrate Kristen Ohliger, the first female Apache pilot in the National Guard! Krissy and I were “battle buddies” at Army ROTC Advanced Camp in the summer of 1990. youtu.be/GwlpgBZvrOo?...

1st Female Apache Pilot in the National Guard

YouTube video by NCNationalGuard

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 6

Looking forward to virtually attending #rootstech !!

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Gena Philibert-Ortega @genaortega.bsky.social · Mar 5

You don’t have to travel to Salt Lake City to take advantage of #RootsTech. Plus you can do it on your time. tinyurl.com/k67pdted

Attending RootsTech Virtually in 2025

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for attending the RootsTech 2025 conference virtually.

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · Mar 3

The recording of the 2 March webinar "Saving A Nation’s Stories: The US National Archives and Why Advocacy Matters" is now available for viewing at www.apgen.org/advocacy.php. Thanks to our panelists and presentation underwriter Civil War Records. Available for a limited time.

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Kate Gace Walton @kategacewalton.bsky.social · Mar 2

It's here!!! Every year, I look forward to @bbfulton3.bsky.social's Oscars roundup. Check it out:

Bernard Fulton @bbfulton3.bsky.social · Mar 2

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My Best Picture Award goes to...

Sunday night will be the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences 97th Academy Awards, showcasing the Academy's most favorite movies of the year.

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Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 1

A stable government is essential for business. By the time these CEOs figure out where the line is, it will be too late.

And Dems in Congress may not have power, but they have a platform and a megaphone that the rest of us don’t have. Use it!!!!

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 1

Agree! More courage needed all around!

Katie Nappi @katienappi.bsky.social · Mar 1

Could not agree more!

Kate Gace Walton @kategacewalton.bsky.social · Mar 1

Members of #congress and big company #CEOs: the longer you refrain from speaking up, the more awkward it will be *for you* when you finally do. Link proverbial arms and do it together, today.
kategace.substack.com/p/the-two-gr...

The Two Groups Who *Do* Need to Do More, Stat

If I’m going to stick to my original plan to publish only once every two weeks, things are going to have to calm the f*** down.

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