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About

Conducting genealogy and family history research has been a passion of mine since 2005. As an information science professional with 20 years in information management & organization. I am fortunate to have a hobby in which I apply my professional experience toward the identification, selection, evaluation, & critical analysis of genealogical information. I am an active blogger and participant in the genealogy & family history field, with an avid interest in technology. historical newspaper research, digital photo & file organization, and genetic genealogy.

I serve others through a myriad of volunteer activities, including participation & leadership roles in the national USGenWeb Project and the National Genealogical Society. I also run a Facebook community for family history enthusiasts, the Academy of Legacy Leaders™, a group to foster education, inspiration, and camaraderie for family history activities.  I am currently the President of the Nashville Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS), which was recently awarded the AAHGS 2021 Chapter of the Year.

For my genealogy & family history endeavors, I have more than 40 published works, presentations, and podcast appearances. 

For my day job, I am a health information scientists at a major academic medical center in Nashville, Tennessee. For an overview of my professional career – visit my LinkedIn profile.

I also welcome you to view my genealogy-related presentations and publications. 

EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Biology, B.A.in Religion – Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1997
  • Masters of Science in Library Science – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC – 1999
  • Masters of Public Health – Vanderbilt University School of Medicine – 2010

INITIATIVES & SPECIAL PROJECTS

MEMBERSHIPS & ORGANIZATIONS

USGENWEB ACTIVITIES

INDEXING PROJECTS

I created and currently maintain the following indexes/web portals:

SURNAME STUDIES

 

Disclaimer: All views my own.