Past Speaking Engagements 1998-2024
Aug. 18-22, 2024 - IAJGS Annual Intl. Conf. on Jewish Genealogy, Philadelphia, PA, Endgame Genealogy; Babyn Yar Victims and Survivors Found in the Tracks of Smoke and Water; Surfing USA: Salvaging Lesser-Known Jewish Genealogical Treasures; and Deciphering the Past: Leveraging AI for Multilingual Image and Tombstone Analysis in Genealogy Computer Lab with Steve Little
Aug. 2-4, 2024 - JNF "Your Jewish Roots, Our Jewish Future" Multi-Generational Retreat, Carlsbad, CA, Genealogist-in-Residence
July 14, 2024 - Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Philadelphia Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
June 30, 2024 - Jewish National Fund Webinar, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
June 15, 2024 - Castle Rock Genealogical Society Webinar,,Shoestring Strategies for the Thrifty Genealogist
April 21, 2024 - JGS Orange County Webinar, New Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites
March 21, 2024 - JGS Palm Beach County Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
March 13, 2024 - Family Tree Webinars,U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
February 29-March 2, 2024 - RootsTech Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, The Quest for Hidden Ancestors: Genealogy Tips From Nancy Drew; Yosef, Yosel, Yekhiel, Joe: Navigating the Complexities of Jewish Given Names; and U.S. Synagogue Records as Genealogical Resource
January 28, 2024 - JGS Maryland Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
Nov. 12, 2023 - JGS Greater Boston Webinar, Documenting Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust by Bullets
Nov. 1, 2023 JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Focus on Lake Erie Region Repositories for Cleveland, Detroit and Western Pennsylvania
Oct. 29, 2023 - JGS Colorado Webinar, Inside America's Alligator Family: The David Crystal Story
Oct. 25, 2023 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Shapell Roster of Jewish Service in the American Civil War Now Available on JewishGen.
Oct. 20, 2023 - APG Professional Management Conf., Salt Lake City, UT, Yourself, Your Competition, Your Brand
September 20, 2023 - JGS Long Island Webinar,,Exploring the JewishGen USA Research Division
September 10, 2023 - Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, What's Jewish about Jewish Genealogy
September 8, 2023 - New York Genealogical & Biographical Society Recording, NY Family History School: Jewish Immigration from the Russian Empire
September 3, 2023 - JGS Pittsburgh Webinar,,U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
August 1-4, 2023 - Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Tips & Tricks to Navigating JewishGen, Deciphering Jewish Tombstone Inscriptions, Researching Jews in the Pale of Settlement, & The Tracks of Smoke and Water at Babyn Yar: Identifying Victims and Survivors
July 28-30, 2023 - JNF "Your Jewish Roots, Our Jewish Future" Multi-Generational Retreat, Carlsbad, CA, Genealogist-in-Residence
July 5, 2023 - JGS Cleveland Webinar, U.S. Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
June 25, 2023 - JGS Greater Washington DC Webinar, Researching Jewish Families in America: Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
June 4, 2023 - Jewish National Fund Webinar, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
May 21, 2023 - Museum of Jewish Heritage and JewishGen Mishpachah Festival, Manhattan, NYC, USA Research Division
April 28, 2023 - Colorado State DAR Conference, DAR Specialty Research: Jewish and Native American panelist
March 13, 2023 - JGS Washington State Webinar, Researching Jewish Families in America: Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource
March 2-4, 2023 - RootsTech, Salt Lake City, UT, Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy, Best Websites for Jewish Genealogy, and Discovering Stories in U.S. Census Records with Sunny Morton
February 22, 2023 - JGS Toronto Webinar, Updated Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites
February 19, 2023 - JGS Nashville Webinar, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2023
December 11, 2022 - Upper Valley NH JGS Webinar, Updated Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites
November 2, 2022- JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Synagogue Records as a Genealogical Resource; panel with archivists from AJA, JTS, and Yeshiva University
October 30, 2022 - JGS Colorado, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2022
October 19, 2022- JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Overview of American Genealogy Collections at the Center for Jewish History; panel with Melanie Meyers, Moriah Amit, and J.D. Arden
Sept, 23, 2022 - Legacy Family Tree Weptember Library Recording, Documenting Jewish Families in America: The Early Years 1654-1880
September 18, 2022 - Santa Cruz JGS Webinar, New Jewish Resources on the Genealogy Giant Websites
Sept. 14-Oct. 26 - University of Denver OLLI Fall Session Virtual, Hot Topics in Jewish Genealogy (7x2-hour sessions on Wednesdays)
August 24, 2022 - IAJGS Jewish Genealogy Conference Virtual Live, Exploring Jewish Families in DAR.org Genealogy Resources
August 24, 2022 - IAJGS Jewish Genealogy Conference Virtual Live, JewishGen USA Research Division Meeting/Update
July 2, 2022 - NSDAR Continental Congress, Washington, DC, Jewish Task Force Specialty Research Committee Showcase
June 1, 2022 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Tips & Tricks to Navigating JewishGen
May 26, 2022 - National Genealogical Society Conference, Sacramento, CA, Tips & Tricks to Navigating JewishGen
May 2, 2022 - Jewish National Fund Webinar, Remembrance and Commemoration During The Week of Israeli Yom Holidays
April 24, 2022 - JGS Long Island Webinar, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2022
April 7, 2022 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars 24-Hour Genealogy Marathon Live and Library Recording, What's New in Jewish Genealogy 2022
April 4, 2022 - Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites
March 11-13, 2022 - JNF "Your Jewish Roots, Our Jewish Future" Multi-Generational Retreat, Carlsbad, CA, Genealogist-in-Residence
February 27, 2022 - JGS Greater Boston Webinar, Strategies for Navigating Ukraine Resources
February 27, 2022 - JGS Greater Boston Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites
February 13, 2022 - JGS New York Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites
January 12, 2022 - JGS Palm Beach County, FL Webinar, Strategies for Navigating Ukraine Resources
2022-ongoing - MyHeritage Recording, Intro to Genealogy - Jewish Records
December 19, 2021 - JGS Connecticut Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites
December 16, 2021 - Family Tree University Webinar, Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots
December 8, 2021 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars Live and Library Recording, Documenting Families or Communities Lost in the Holocaust by Bullets.
November 14, 2021 - Jewish National Fund Webinar, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
November 10, 2021 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Jews in the U.S. Military
October 16, 2021 - Arvada Family Discovery Day, Getting Started in Jewish Genealogy
October 10, 2021 - Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA Webinar, Overview of JewishGen
October 6, 2021 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Jews in New England
September 19, 2021 - JGS Southern Nevada Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites
August 1, 2021 - IAJGS Virtual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Recording, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2021
August 3, 2021 - IAJGS Virtual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Recording, JewishGen USA Research Division Update
July 25, 2021 - JGS Colorado Webinar, Alex Krakovsky LIVE From Kyiv! Discussing his Ukrainian Archives Digitization Project with Ellen Kowitt
July 14, 2021 - Legacy Family Tree Webinars Live and Library Recording, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites with Sunny Morton.
June 27, 2021 - Congregation Beth David, Saratoga, CA Webinar, Introduction to Jewish Resources on Genealogy Websites
June 11, 2021 - Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree 2021 Conference Recording, Documenting Jewish Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust By Bullets
May 25, 2021 - JewishGen Talks Webinar Series, Researching Jewish Families in America: Focus on Southern Jewish Resources
May 20, 2021 - Elevenses with Lisa Louise Cooke, Genealogy Gems YouTube Channel, Jewish Genealogy & Eastern European
May 19, 2021 - Family Tree Magazine Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke, Best Websites for Jewish Genealogy. RECORDING at 29:30-43:20.
April 25, 2021 - Orange County, CA JGS Webinar, Ukraine 2021 Update Your Research Plan
April 22, 2021 - Erie, Colorado Public Library Webinar, The Case of the Missing Ancestors: Genealogy Tips from Nancy Drew
April 11, 2021 - Jewish Genealogical & Archival Society Greater Philadelphia Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on the Giant Genealogy Websites
Mar. 30 - May 4, 2021 - University of Denver OLLI Spring Session Virtual Classroom, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy 12-hour class/6 sessions
March 21, 2021 - JGS Sacramento Webinar, Why Would a Jewish Genealogist Return to Ukraine for the Third Time?
March 17, 2021 - Southern California Genealogical Society Webinar, Find African American, French, Jewish, & Spanish Revolutionary War Patriots
March 11, 2021 - The Greater Houston JGS Webinar, Locating Jewish Records in the Golden Medina/USA 1654-2021
February 25-27, 2021 - RootsTech Connect 2021 Virtual Conference Recording, Secrets to Researching Jewish Genealogy Revealed in three 20-minute segments; Overview, Names, & Places
Jan. 25 - March 1, 2021 - University of Denver OLLI Winter Session Virtual Classroom, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy 12-hour class/6 sessions
November 11, 2020 - JGS Palm Beach County, FL Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen
November 8, 2020 - Miami Valley Jewish Genealogical and Historical Society, Dayton, OH Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen with Sunny Morton
October 15 - Nov. 5, 2020 - University of Denver OLLI Virtual Classroom, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy 8-hour class/4 sessions
October 11, 2020 - The Jewish Federation of Orange County, NY Webinar, Get Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots
September 15, 2020 - University of Denver OLLI Tuesday Speaker Series Webinar, Documenting Jewish Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust By Bullets
August 29, 2020 - CO State Genealogy Society Webinar, Documenting Families and Communities Lost in the Holocaust By Bullets
August 23, 2020 - JGS Greater Washington DC Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen
August 14, 2020 - Congregation Beth Evergreen Legacy Society Webinar, Private Talk Back Event
August 10, 2020 - IAJGS Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Virtual Recording, Ukraine 2020: Update Your Research Plan
August 10, 2020 - IAJGS Annual Conference on Jewish Genealogy Webinar, Introducing the New JewishGen US Research Division
July 26, 2020 - JGS Illinois Webinar, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, and JewishGen.
July 26, 2020 - JGS IIIinois Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for
Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources
July 20, 2020 - Broomfield Genealogy Society Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for
Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources
July 16, 2020 - MyHeritage Ask the Experts Webinar, Jewish Resources on MyHeritage
June 21, 2020 - Israel Genealogy Research Assoc. (IGRA) Webinar, Ukraine 2020: Update Your Research Plan
June 11, 2020 - Estes Park Genealogy Society Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources
May 17, 2020 - JGS Colorado Webinar, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Modern-Day Quest for Missing Family: Exploring Digital Resources
May 5, 2020 - Boulder Jewish Community Center Webinar, Connecting Generations and Sharing Family Stories
March 11, 2020 - Pikes Peak Genealogy Society, Colorado Springs, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
March 3, 2020 - Highlands Ranch Genealogy Society, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
March 1, 2020 - JGS Conejo Valley, CA, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen
February 4, 2020 - Boulder Jewish Community Center, Lunch n' Learn, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
January 29, 2020 - Aurora Rotary Club, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
January 26, 2020 - JGS Colorado, Mile High Resources: Researching Jewish Families in Colorado
January 21, 2020 - Columbine Genealogy Society, Centennial, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
January 13, 2020 - Anthem Ranch Genealogy Club, Broomfield, Secrets to Researching Jewish Genealogy Revealed
November 21, 2019 - Boulder Jewish Community Center, Facilitating Ellis Island Stories
November 7, 2019 - Weld County Genealogy Society, Greeley, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
October 26, 2019 - Castle Rock Genealogy Society, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
August 2, 2019 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Mishpacha
July 28, 2019 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, Comparing Jewish Resources on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, Findmypast, MyHeritage and JewishGen with Sunny Morton
June 20, 2019 - Protecting Memory Project Memorial Opening Ceremonies, Lyubar, Ukraine, A Jewish Family Story Over 200 Years in Lyubar: Remembering My Grandfather's Roots
November-December, 2018 - Yahad-In Unum at Boulder Jewish Community Center, Docent for 14 Holocaust By Bullets Exhibit Tours
October 7, 2018 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Warsaw 2018 Conference Roundup Facilitator
August 8, 2018 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Warsaw, Poland, Everyone Didn't Die in the Holocaust: A 2018 Warsaw Jewish Family Reunion
May 9, 2018 - Longmont Genealogy Society, What Would Nancy Drew Do in The Quest for Missing Family
February 14, 2018 - Pikes Peak Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity
December 5, 2017 - Boulder Genealogy Society, Jewish Genealogy for the Non-Jewish Researcher
July 23, 2017 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, Outreach for Societies and Organization Leaders
April 15, 2017 - Adventure Judaism Passover Retreat, Moab, Utah, Curious about how to research your family history?
March 13, 2017 - Anthem Ranch Genealogy Society, Polish and Ukrainian Research
July 14, 2016 - Estes Park Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity
June 3, 2016 - Bonai Shalom Synagogue, Boulder, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
May 19, 2016 - Larimer Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity
April 16, 2016 - Boulder Chapter Hadassah Parlor Event, Genealogy and Small Plates
November 15, 2015 - Denver Jewish Community Center, What are you Waiting For? Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Family History Now
November 11, 2015 - Longmont Genealogy Society, Planting Your Family Tree for the Next Generation Utilizing Technology and Creativity
July 30, 2014 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Tracing Jews Who Coughed Their Way West
February 9, 2014 - JGS Colorado, Strategies for Success: Researching Outside of the U.S.
December 2, 2012 - Back to the Basics in Jewish Genealogy
Fall, 2011 - Hebrew Education Alliance, Denver, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education
June 24, 2011 - Family History Expo, Loveland, CO, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
January 13, 2011 - Boulder Jewish Community Center, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
January 6, 2011 - Weld County Genealogy Society, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
December 5, 2010 - Jewish Community Center, Denver, Colorado Resources Panel
Fall, 2010 - Congregation Emanuel, Denver, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education
January 2010 - Highlands Ranch Havurah, What's Jewish About Jewish Genealogy
January 17, 2010 - Denver Chapter Hadassah, Secrets to Researching Jewish Genealogy Revealed
November 24, 2009 - LEA Chapter Hadassah, Denver, Researching Your Family History: What Can You Expect to Find
October 18, 2009 - Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society, CO History Museum, Kid's Program
Fall, 2009 - Temple Sinai, Denver, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education
May 24, 2009 - Limmud Colorado, Colorado Springs, Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots
April 26, 2009 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Beginner's Workshop
September 13,2008 - Parker Genealogy Society, How To Maximize Time While Visiting Ancestral Homes Abroad
Fall, 2008 - Congregation Har HaShem, Boulder, Jewish Family Tree Initiative (JFTI) - a series of 6-8 beginner lectures presented as adult education
May 16, 2008 - Limmud Colorado, Keystone Ski Resort, Getting Started Tracing Your Jewish Roots
September 4, 2007 - Boulder Genealogy Society, Creative Applications for Genealogical Research
May 20, 2007- JGS Colorado, Denver, Beginner's Workshop
February 11, 2007 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Threading a Genealogical Tapestry on JewishGen
August 17, 2006 - IAJGS Annual Conference, New York City, Resources for Tracing Jews with Tuberculosis
August 13, 2006- IAJGS Annual Conference, New York City, IAJGS Management Sub Seminar
April 17, 2005 - JGS Colorado, Denver, Beginner's Workshop
March 15, 2005 - JGS Colorado, Online Access to Washington, DC Area Records
Winter, 2005 - JGS Southern Nevada, Online Access to Washington, DC Area Records
April 18, 2004 - Congregation Emanuel, Denver, Beginner's Workshop
July, 2003 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Washington, DC, Family Newsletters as a Genealogy Tool with Judith Caplan, Diane Freilich & Gladys Paulin
July 9, 2000 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Managing the Large & Small JGS: A Workshop on Challenges
July 9, 2000 - IAJGS Annual Conference, Ukraine SIG Lunch, Shtetl Research 2000: Make Your Research Come Alive
1999 - Tracing Your Family Roots Cable Access TV, Northern Virginia, Research and Travel in Ukraine
1998 - Tracing Your Family Roots Cable Access TV, Northern Virginia, Having a Family Newsletter