1057 Big Tree Dr.
Grantsville, UT 84029
USA
1057 Big Tree Dr.

Phone: 435 850-9713
1057 Big Tree Dr.
Grantsville, UT 84029

Business Phone: 435 850-9713
Email: valerie@advantagegenealogy.com
URL: www.advantageGenealogy.com

Contact between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm US Mountain

Specialties:

Family History Stories, Getting Started and Japanese Ancestry

Lectures:

Please Pass the History. Details from a particular time and place can enrich a family history story and provide valuable insight into why certain events took place or why they made the choices they made. This presentation will share the tips and tricks of how to weave history into your personal and family stories and make the past come alive! The Magic of Family History Storytelling: Family history is really not only about finding another name to add to pedigree charts. It is also about binding our family’s hearts with the stories of their heritage. Stories full of love and loss, happiness and devastation, heroics, valor and even shame - stories that can provide strength and courage to present and future generations. Our Family History stories need to be told and told well! Getting Your Feet Wet - Fun Finding Your Family's Stories: Family History seem overwhelming? Boring? Don't know where to start? Don't have the time? This fun session takes away the fear and puts back the fun in searching and finding who you are and the joy of finding your family stories. No worries, everyone has some - the trick is knowing how to look. Fast, fun and easy tips that can get you started today! Best Ancestor in the World: Learn how to leave your descendants a family history legacy that will have your posterity someday voting you - Best Ancestor in the World. Find Your Japanese Ancestors Now: Learn how to find your Japanese heritage and ancestors through tried and proven methods.

Previous Engagements:

RootsTech 2013, NGS 2013, Story@Home 2012 and 2013 presenter, Family History Expo presenter 2012, Utah Genealogical Association 2012,Murray Utah Regional Family History Fair, family reunion associations, Family History Center training meetings,

Bio:

Valerie Elkins is a genealogy professional who specializes in helping people not just find their ancestors, but uncover their stories as well. Valerie blends modern technology with the ancient art of storytelling to assist people in discovering their heritage lessons for greater understand and appreciation. Through her company, Advantage Genealogy www.AdvantageGenealogy, Valerie is available for speaking engagements and virtual webinars. Valerie has worked as a research consultant for Shed Media U.S., the production company responsible for NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are as well as for PBS’ Generation’s Project. Her business specialties are: Heir Search, Japanese Ancestry and Family History Stories Research. Valerie Elkins is co-founder of the genealogy study group US-REC (United States Records) and is a graduate of Salt Lake Genealogy Institute’s “Advanced Genealogical Methodologies” and “Professional Genealogist” courses. She is a known genealogy blogger at www.familycherished.blogspot.com where she shares ideas on how to share, preserve and promote family history. Utilizing her 25 years of genealogy experience Valerie writes and lectures on a variety of genealogy topic. She is a volunteer research consultant at the Family History Library (International Floor), in Salt Lake City and currently instructs area Family History Consultants in the uses of technology and how to better serve patrons with their research. Valerie is also a private social media strategy consultant for those wanting to better use Twitter, Facebook and other socia media to further their presence online. Leveraging her years of publicity and marketing experience in the public sector, Valerie serves as the Publicity Chair for the Utah Genealogical Association and is a Story@Home Board Member.