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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Genealogists
AI is a hot topic for 2024 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.
Spreadsheets for Genealogists
Learn to use spreadsheet tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to organize your research, analyze DNA matches and ancestors in your tree, and create timelines, research plans, and more.
Mastering Notion for Genealogy
Maximize the power of Notion to plan, organize, and document your family history. Create research logs, analyze your ancestors and DNA matches, and more.
Organizing, Digitizing, and Preserving Your Family Photos
Learn to organize and share precious family photos, digitize and restore print photos, and preserve them for future generations. 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.
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 techniques, tech tools, and more.
TESTIMONIALS
Happy Students + Clients
DNA Discoveries
Using advanced DNA techniques, Patrice helped me discover the ancestors of my great-grandfather, who had been a brick wall in our family tree for decades.
– Joan C.
Mayflower Connection
Despite numerous challenges, Patrice was able to research and verify my Mayflower ancestors, finally qualifying me for membership in the Society for Mayflower Descendants.
– Anna B.
Loved the Class
I loved Patrice’s genealogy class and decided to hire her to trace my family history back to colonial New England, discovering fascinating stories along the way. Great job!
– Richard D.
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).