Aha! Seminars, Inc.
Drew Smith is a genealogy librarian with the University of South Florida Tampa Library. He has served on the boards of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Association of Professional Genealogists. Drew is host of the Genealogy Connection podcast, and co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast. He is co-author of Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques and author of Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher.
Presentations:
- Use an Ancestor’s FAN Club to Get Past Brick Walls
- Link Your Tools: Files, Notes, Tasks, and Trees
- Introduction to GEDmatch
Your DNA Guide
Sixteen years of experience in the genetic genealogy industry has qualified Diahan Southard to instruct all levels of interest. She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable. Southard is also the author of "DNA Quick Guides", producer of a video tutorial series, as well as a featured author for Family Tree Magazine, regular contributor to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems.
Presentations:
- Me and My 1,000+ DNA 4th Cousins
- Can Y-DNA Tell Us Where Billy Boy Has Been?
- Finding Missing Persons with DNA Testing
Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a nationally recognized genealogical speaker. He has a BA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. He is also a qualified expert witness in Court in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Additionally he is a faculty member at SLIG, GRIP, and IGHR where he serves as the course coordinator for all three military courses and is featured on Lisa Louise Cooke's "Genealogy Gems" Podcast featured with the "Military Minutes" episodes.
Presentations:
- Historical Maps: The World at Your Fingertips
- Influenza: America’s Deadliest Epidemic
- That Splendid Little War: Research in the Spanish-American War
Paula works full-time in genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, & writing. She is an instructor for SLIG & GRIP, a past board member of FGS, a former officer of APG, & former board member of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Her articles & lectures focus on unusual resources, manuscripts, methodology, analysis, repositories, & Native Americans. She is accessible for questions at presentations & enjoys assisting others.
Presentations:
- What Are My Next Steps? Hands-On Research Planning Workshop
- The Three Rs: Reading, 'Riting, and Research in School Records
- On the Clock! Demystifying the BCG Portfolio Process
- Major Midwestern Databases and Indexes for Family History Research
Southern California Genealogical Society
50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
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