Genealogy

About Karen:

• Experienced genealogy researcher, with over 35 years, of experience specializing in research methodology and techniques, census records, genealogy education, migration and mapping, problem-solving, researching using geography and maps, and web design.
• Presenter of lectures at local genealogical societies, regional / national conferences, and webinars.
• Avid amateur photographer and apply my photography skills to enhance my genealogy research, presentations, and toolkit.
• Author of several articles for the Cobb County, Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc. “Family Tree Quarterly.”
• Attendee at several NGS conferences to further my genealogy knowledge and research skills.
• Active in the genealogical community:

• Retired professional information / instructional designer
• Illinois native who followed my career to Georgia in 1987 to work for an international airline telecommunication company

Services Available:

• Author / editor / writer
• Brochure / form designer
• Conference / workshop planner
• Educational classes / instructor
• Lecturer for genealogical meetings / seminars / conferences
• Photography
• Project manager
• Technology for genealogy
• Web designer

Affiliations:

• Cobb County, Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc.
• Georgia Genealogical Society
• Illinois State Genealogical Society
• National Genealogical Society
• GRIP Genealogy Institute, Alumni
• Institute of Genealogical & Historical Research (IGHR), Alumni
• Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), Alumni
• Association of Professional Genealogists
• Kennesaw State University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Instructor
• Fielding Lewis Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)