"Look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people." Thich Nhat Hahn

Presentations

Bio:  

Valerie Elkins, a genealogy professional, blending research and technology with the art of storytelling.  Her philosophy is ‘If other family members aren't interested in your research, than you need to entice them with better stories.'


Valerie is the founder and chief researcher for Advantage Genealogy, where she not  only specializes in Japanese ancestry and heir research, she is helping clients find their family history stories. She is the Vice President for Utah Genealogical Association (UGA), and serves as well as a Board Member for Story@Home Conferences. 

Valerie is a researcher, presenter, storyteller and geneablogger.                                  Find her also on Twitter: @elkinsvalerie where she tweets all things genealogical.

Valerie is available for presentations for your organization. Contact her for more information.

You Can Find Valerie Here in 2013:

Story@Home: March 21-23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

Presentation - Creative and Fun Ways to Cherish Your Family History




 Rootstech: March 21-23, 2013 SLC, UT

and 
 Interest in Pinterest for Family History: Pinning Your Family History (Offered 2x)

 National Genealogical Society Conference

May 8-11, 2013 Las Vegas, NV


Presentation: Finding Your Japanese Ancestors