GeneWize Hires Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing: GeneLink’s GeneWize Subsidiary Prepares for Growth

Business Wire, May 26, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- GeneLink, Inc. (OTCBB:GNLK.OB), a leading consumer genomics biotech company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon M. Tahaney to the position of Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing of GeneWize Life Sciences, Inc.

Ms. Tahaney comes from a broad background in Network Marketing. Having recently served as the Senior Vice President of Leadership Development for both Tupperware U.S. & Canada, Ms. Tahaney successfully directed field leadership growth and training while also leading the communications, events and training teams. At Tupperware she created and directed Leadership Training resulting in dramatic increases in the effectiveness of both personal and team recruiting.

Ms. Tahaney will now lead the sales and marketing efforts of GeneWize, which specializes in genetically personalized nutritional and skincare products and is the wholly owned subsidiary of GeneLink. Ms. Tahaney is a respected and proven sales & marketing executive with extensive experience creating Direct Sales growth and revenue producing results. As Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing of GeneWize, Ms. Tahaney will be responsible for directing the marketing and sales strategy, leading and training Affiliate sales teams, marketing-communications and event departments.

She has enjoyed success in the direct selling industry for almost 30 years and authored four books on personal and financial management, a book on direct selling strategies, and taught thousands of direct selling professionals strategies to enhance performance. Her books include: “Smart Connections, the Little Book With a Big Payoff;” “One for the Money;” “Living a Rich Life;” “Money and More…For Secure and Joyful Living;” and her latest book, “Pink Sky At Night, Brightening The Forecast For the Direct Selling Business.”

Monte Taylor, the CEO of GeneLink and GeneWize commented: “We are thrilled to be able to add a professional of Sharon’s caliber to our GeneWize team. She is an accomplished executive specializing in Direct Marketing and sales leadership with a history of success in creating revenue-producing results. Sharon is an experienced strategic analyst as well as a relationship and people builder. We look forward to working with her in the realization of the growth potential resulting from the combination of GeneLink’s proprietary and cutting edge science and technology and Sharon’s seasoned and proven direct marketing experience. I’m sure that GeneWize’s more than 10,000 active Affiliates will enjoy meeting Sharon at our upcoming Scientific Summit in Orlando on May 29 & 30.”

Ms. Tahaney added: “We have a powerful opportunity to be on the front side of an enormous trend transitioning DNA testing from pure research to products that address a key value for us: slowing the external signs of aging while maximizing the performance of our minds and bodies. The game-changing benefit here is that each product is one-of-kind, just like each of us. This company was born out of science but will now come alive through the passion and leadership of the current and future GeneWize Affiliates. I’m thrilled to partner with them and with GeneWize management to release the greatness that’s certain to be our future.”

About GeneLink, Inc.:

GeneLink is a 14-year old leading biosciences company specializing in consumer genomics. GeneLink’s patented and patent pending technologies include proprietary genetic assessments linked to personalized health, beauty and wellness applications. Its DNA assessments provide information that enables the customization of nutritional products, skincare products and health maintenance regimens designed to fulfill individual consumer needs. For more information visit www.genelinkbio.com

About GeneWize Life Sciences, Inc.:

GeneWize is the first direct selling industry company to focus exclusively on providing individually customized nutritional and skin care formulations based on a consumer’s personal genetic assessment. The company’s mission is to empower individuals to take personal responsibility and control of their health.

Its LifeMap Nutrition System™, Healthy Aging Assessment™ and LifeMap Skin Care System™ offer a revolutionary new scientific approach to delivering formulations that truly address individual needs. GeneWize is committed to innovating and manufacturing the highest quality, scientifically proven health, beauty and wellness products. For more information on GeneWize, please visit: www.genewize.com

This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. GeneLink disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.