PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES
Looking for a speaker for your next genealogy society meeting, library program, or conference?
I love sharing my passion for genealogy through engaging, informative presentations, both in person and online. Case studies bring many of my presentations to life, showing how research techniques work in practice. Attendees and viewers come away with new ideas and inspiration for their own research!
UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
5 December 2026 – The Irish Ancestral Research Association
Uncovering Tragedy through Timelines and Historical Context (Case Study)
16 January 2027 – Irish Family History Forum
Finding Ancestors in City Directories
21 January 2027 – Oceanside Public Library Genealogy Club
Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls: Successful Case Studies in Finding Place of Origin in Ireland
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
8 October 2026 – Pratt Institute (Genealogy & Local History Course in Library & Information Science Master’s Program)
Professional Genealogy and the Genealogical Proof Standard
19 September 2026 – 2026 New York State Family History Conference (hosted by NYG&B)
Uncovering Tragedy through Timelines and Historical Context: A New York Case Study
12 September 2026 – Westchester County Genealogical Society
Preserving Your Family History
17 January 2026 – Irish Family History Forum
Researching with Census Records
3 January 2026 – The Irish Ancestral Research Association
Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls: Successful Case Studies in Finding Place of Origin in Ireland
January 2026 – New York Genealogical & Biographical Society’s Family History School
Discovering New York Religious Records – A Closer Look at Catholic Records
18 November 2025 – North Riding DAR Chapter (Manhasset Library)
Preserving Your Family History
15 November 2025 – Connecticut Society of Genealogists
Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls: Successful Case Studies in Finding Place of Origin in Ireland
16 October 2025 – Oceanside Public Library, Genealogy Club
Preserving Your Family History
8 May 2025 – Greater Omaha Genealogical Society, Irish Special Interest Group
Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls: Successful Case Studies in Finding Place of Origin in Ireland
6 May 2025 – Connecticut Professional Genealogy Council
Criminal Acts, Lies, and an Alias: Solving the Mystery of One Italian Immigrant
18 March 2025 – New York Genealogical & Biographical Society and AARP
Getting Started on Your Irish Genealogy
15 March 2025 – Irish Family History Forum
Introduction to Irish Genealogy
12 March 2025 – Pratt Institute (Genealogy & Local History Course in Library & Information Science Master’s Program)
Genealogy & the Genealogical Proof Standard
18 January 2025 – Eastside Genealogical Society, Italian Interest Group
Multiple Lies and an Alias: Solving the Mystery of One Italian Immigrant
Contact me to discuss topics, fees, and availability.
"You have been a wonderful source of information, a source of comfort, and a true joy to have. This workshop series has been an amazing first experience for us, and we are so grateful for you and hope to continue our journey again next year."
— Christin Alexander, Community Outreach Coordinator, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum
Host of "Uncover Your Family History: A Genealogy Workshop Series
