Blazing New Trails

The visionaries at the RWFI are pushing the boundaries of science to uncover the past – and sharing the stories of what we discover.

Allison Peacock
Allison PeacockExecutive Director

Involved with planning the DNA research on THE FOURTEEN since it was a lofty idea, Peacock is a genetic genealogist and subject matter expert in the management of forensic DNA processing and project planning for unknown subject identifications.

Stacey Ferguson
Stacey FergusonDirector of Operations

Military veteran and member of the Camden Burials archaeology team collecting physical evidence for DNA studies, Stacey feels a deep responsibility towards our combatant subjects. She employs public interpretation and community outreach to tell their stories

Cyndi Despault
Cyndi DespaultAssistant Director

Cyndi’s experience in genomics research and managing large-scale, public-facing DNA investigations well prepared her to support RWFI’s mission. She communicates with the thousands of stakeholders involved in our investigations and ensures documentation compliance.

Liz Canada
Liz CanadaDirector of Education

A lifelong educator, Liz is the mastermind behind many historical educational events for Historic Camden Foundation. She brings this same spirit to inspiring others to learn about RWFI’s work with ancient DNA, genealogy, and storytelling.

Board of Advisors

RWFI could not do what we do without the generous assistance of our Board of Advisors. Each one contributes unique subject matter expertise that supports our goals.

Dr. William Stevens, Richland County Coroner’s Office
Dr. Madeline Atwell, Richland County Coroner’s Office
Valerie Kemp, FHD Forensics
F.H. ‘Tripp’ Onnen, The Society of the Cincinnati
Jim Legg, SC Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology

Southwick ‘Cary’ Briggs II, Historic Camden Foundation
Dr. Ed Green, Astrea Forensics
Dr. Cristina Verdugo, Astrea Forensics
Owen Lourie, Maryland State Archives
Steve Smith, SC Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology

Organizational Collaborators

Where It All Began

Our origins began on the Camden Battlefield – more than 245 years ago.