Joanna R. Hagopian is an enthusiast of history and ancestry. With a diverse professional background that includes owning a travel agency and court and paralegal experience, Joanna has cultivated a keen eye for detail and a deep respect for the human stories behind historical events. In 2012, she was honored with the Judge Richardson Award at Dedham District Court for her dedicated volunteer contributions. When she is not digging through archives or tending to her gardens, Joanna and her husband, Mark, live with their three spirited black cats in a small New England town outside Boston.