Genealogy Presentations
Do you need a speaker for your next genealogy society meeting? Consider one of my current one-hour presentations and lectures. I enjoy combining my expertise as a genealogist with an extensive background in technology and publishing to create unique, informative training presentations.
In-Person
Available in Orange County, California and by request.
Live Virtual
Presentations via Zoom or other webinar platform.
On-Demand
Recorded presentations in a variety of formats.
Genealogy Presentation Topics
Genealogy Technology Presentations
As a professional genealogist with an extensive background in technology training and publishing for leading Silicon Valley firms, I can provide presentations that teach genealogists how to master the latest technology relevant for their research.
What's New in AI for Genealogists
AI (artificial intelligence) is a hot topic for 2025 and it’s having a big impact on the field of genealogy. Learn about the latest AI tools from a recognized technology expert who is also a professional genealogist. Discover tips for analyzing your DNA matches, making family photos come alive, writing your family history, and much more.
Chat GPT for Genealogy: Your AI Research Assistant
Discover how ChatGPT can assist with genealogy research, from generating research plans to analyzing records and writing ancestor profiles. Learn practical prompts and see AI in action to enhance your research efficiency and uncover new insights.
Mastering Notion for Genealogy
Maximize the power of Notion to plan, organize, and document your genealogy research. Create research logs and timelines, analyze your ancestors and DNA matches, and more.
Organizing, Digitizing, and Preserving Your Family Photos
Learn about the latest tools to organize and share precious family photos, digitize and restore print photos, and preserve them for future generations in heirloom family history photo books. Tips, tools, techniques, and more.
Genealogy Publishing Presentations
As a professional genealogist with an extensive background in publishing (Pearson, Macmillan, Prentice Hall, Financial Times Press), I can provide presentations that teach genealogists how to write, edit, and design beautiful books and blogs that tell their family stories.
Pro Tips for Writing Your Family History
Use the PRO method to create an heirloom family history book. Choose the best format for your project and discover insider techniques to write, edit, and design your book faster.
Making Your Family History Come Alive
Learn innovative storytelling and journalism techniques that will enliven your family history even if you have little information about your ancestors and no photos. Also discover creative resources for learning more about your ancestors’ lives.
Blogging Your Family History
Learn the pros – and cons – of blogging your family history and decide if this interactive approach is the right way to share your family story. Discover blogging tips and tools from a genealogist and technology expert who has been blogging for more than 20 years.
Get In Touch!
If you’re interested in hiring me to deliver a presentation for your organization, please contact me for more details. I’m also happy to discuss new presentation ideas or a different format (longer than the traditional one-hour presentation).