2026-2027 Speaker Series - Speaker Bios

Plan now to join us online for these outstanding presentations by top genealogy speakers and local Concho Valley historians! More information will be available soon ...
 
September 2: J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
Lowe, who describes himself as “born to be curious,” specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. An experienced educator, he has coordinated the “Research in the South” course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR). He also presents webinars for Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
His genealogical expertise has taken him beyond the classroom. Lowe has worked on television programs including Follow Your Past, African American Lives 2, Who Do You Think You Are?, and UnXplained Events, as well as the podcasts Twice Removed and Blast From My Past. His articles have appeared in numerous genealogical publications, including the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and National Genealogical Society Quarterly.
October 6 : Sandra Crowley, FTxSGS
Sandra Crowley is an award-winning genealogist, author, and lecturer who speaks at local, regional, and national events, including RootsTech. She serves as Director of Development for the Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS), co-editor of Stirpes, and Director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR). She is also a Director of the North Carolina Genealogical Society, where she chairs Virtual Events and serves as producer and editor for the NCGS Webinar Library.
Sandra has held numerous leadership and editorial positions with genealogical organizations in Texas and North Carolina. She holds a business degree from the University of Memphis and has a professional background in technology marketing and consulting. She was named a Fellow of the Texas State Genealogical Society in 2021.
November 3: Diane Richard
Diane provides professional genealogical services, including research, lectures, and writing. A longtime editor of the NC Genealogical Society journal, she has authored 600+ articles and many talks about the availability and richness of underutilized genealogically relevant records with a focus on southern, enslaved/FPOC, and women. Diane also provides research tips, techniques, tools, strategies, etc. She's the owner of MosaicRPM, co-owner of GenWebinars and Tar Heel Discoveries, and Vice President of NC Historical Records Online (NCHRO).
 
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