#1 Female Ancestors
#1 Writing
#1 Immigrant Research
#1 Slovak Genealogy
#1 Eastern European Genealogy
#2 Ithaca, New York Speakers
#3 Internet Research
#4 Genealogy
#4 Family History

Your presentation was fun and filled with personal experiences that made me feel like I am not alone in the effort to write my family history for all of the new cousins I have found via my research. 2 Feb. 2912 at Roots Tech 2012 in SLC Diane Richey

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Eastern European Genealogy, Family History, Female Ancestors, Genealogy, Immigrant Research, Internet Research, Ithaca, New York, Slovak Genealogy, United States, Writing

• Lisa A. Alzo
• The Accidental Genealogist Blog by Lisa A. Alzo

	Your presentation was fun and filled with personal experiences that made me feel like I am not alone in the effort to write my family history for all of the new cousins I have found via my research. 2 Feb. 2912 at Roots Tech 2012 in SLC Diane Richey
	Lisa is an amazing speaker. She knows her subject so well, she tailors her talk to her audience. Her voice carries to the back row, her slides are interesting and informative (and she doesn't read them) and she is a wealth of information. Jamboree, RootsTech Kathryn M. Doyle
	I have heard Lisa speak numerous times as a webinar presenter. Today's talk, as is typical for all her talks, was chock full of helpful information for people seeking to learn more about how to find their immigrant ancestors. Lisa removes the veil of mystery for those hoping to trace their ancestors back to the old country. Legacy Family Tree Webinar - 7 Dec 2011 Marian Pierre-Louis
	Lisa was able to give great ideas for breaking up the writing experience about family history and include events and timelines to help the reader find excitement as they read about someone else's family. She inspired me to begin writing again in my family blog. Thanks! Lisa Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at a Webinar Linda Robbins
	Lisa is a wonderful speaker that gives great tips along with examples. Her Webinars are interesting, never boring. I have been able to use all the tools she has taught in my personal family history and share them with others thru my writing. I look forward to all her Webinars. June 29, 2011 Share Your Family's Story Webinar Tina Sansone
	Lisa is an absolutely brilliant lecturer. I can say unequivocally she is one of the best I have seen. Lisa takes a multifaceted subject and distills it into manageable components. Her knowledge of the subject matter is impeccable. Her lectures are not the dry monotonous “let me stand here and read my Power Point slides.” Her slides act as an overview to her wealth of knowledge matched with a delivery style that teaches as it engages her audience. One dynamic woman! I highly recommend you attend one of Lisa's lectures or webinars. You will not be disappointed. Southern California Genealogic Society Jamboree 2011 Footnote Maven · www.ShadesOfTheDeparted.com
	Lisa is an extremely engaging presenter. She holds your attention from beginning to end. No matter how many times I hear her (and it's been a lot!), she has new and exciting information! I'm overwhelmed at her knowledge in various fields, from Eastern European research to writing family histories. Lisa covers many topics, which is quite appealing! Perhaps what sets Lisa apart is the personal attention she gives to others, both beginners and pros. Lisa will always have an interested crowd around her! FEEFHS: Salt Lake City, Minneaplis, Pittsburgh, Winnipeg. PGS-CT: Hartford. Newtown CT, Webster MA Matthew Bielawa · Researcher specializing in Poland and Ukraine (www.halgal.com)
	Lisa's talks are well researched, very organized and presented in an engaging manner. This was the second presentation I had attended of hers; the other being at a Family History Expo in Mesa Arizona January 2010. I enjoy learning from her and look forward to hearing her speak again. March 19, 2011 Webinar Silent Voices: Tips and Tricks for Tracing Female Ancestors Joan Miller
	EASTERN EUROPEAN WEBSITES -- Well prepared, executed, excellent handout and audience participation. Although conference center did not have enough internet access, Lisa was well prepareed with screen shots and was able to continue presentation without interruption. 14 May 2011 Hamilton, Ontario Kathleen LaBudie-Sakall
	European Websites -- Well organized, prepared and executed. Excellent handout and audience participation. Alhough conference center did not have enough internet access,Lisa was prepared with screen shots and was able to continue without interruption. Hamilton, Ontario OGS May 24, 2011 Kathleen LaBudie-Sakall
	What a wonderfully informative few days. I attended these sessions: - Researching your Czech and Slovak Roots - Immigrant Cluster Communities - Why you need to join an Ethnic Genealogy Society .. Now! I came away from the first session with a page full of wonderful tips. Lisa Alzo is an engaging, personable speaker who brings her years of experience alive through the right combination of examples, anecdotes and research suggestions. I came away from the first session energized and ready to implement several strategies. I learned about several new sources of information. Ms. Alzo's lectures helped me to navigate the often confusing waters of Eastern European research. Her strategies for ancestor sheets, cluster research and collaborative research are applicable to all of my various lines. Great to hear a well organized speaker who naturally and seamlessly stays on topic and invariably finished in a timely manner. Thank you for giving me food for thought for the months ahead. May 14/15 Hamilton, Ontario OGS Heather Drake
	Lisa did a great job of including many interesting personal genealogical finds into her presentation. She is a great documenter of her sources and provided a series of tips to follow to be successful in researching. She also is using up to date technology to facilitate research possibilities, including not only internet websites, but village groups, and sharing information with a cousin using Skype. Lisa shared the story of how she came to meet relatives on her first trip to Slovakia and how that led to obtaining more information that needs further research and how she plans to go about getting more of that older genealogical data. I have heard Lisa speak at other events sponsored by the Czechslovak Genealogical Society International, but this was the most recent. October 30, 2010 South St. Paul, MN Paul M Makousky · Czechoslovak Genealogical Society Intl
	Ms. Alzo has a very engaging, cheerful way of speaking and at the same time conveys a lot of useful information about history and genealogy. Several times at the Cortland County Historical Society Pamela L. Poulin
	I attended three genealogy Webinars given by Lisa Alzo during the month of March: Getting Started in Genealogy; Finding Female Ancestors and Life Stories. Lisa did an excellent job with her presentations. They were organized and contained a wealth of information. Lisa is an outstanding genealogy educator/speaker. March 2011 Online Webinars Tina Warren
	I have been wanting to write about some of my ancestors in more than a blog form. This webinar have me tools to help me get started. Great links provided. I enjoyed the personal stories and how to turn an ordinary person into something a book others would want to read about. Great job! Life Stories: How to Write a Compelling Family History Narrative on March 26, 2011 Webinar Tina Sansone · Tina Sansone's Genealogy Services
	Yes, the Webinar gave me some links I had not heard of. I look forward to hearing more of your sessions. Tina Sansone http://www.bellaonline.com/site/genealogy March 12, 2011, Webinar Tina Sansone · Tina Sansone's Genealogy Services
	Lisa presented at a class geared toward continuing adult education. The course attendees thoroughly enjoyed her lecture as all who take a class given by Lisa agree that her knowledge of genealogy and family history is exceeded only by her passion and zeal for the subject. In addition to her expertise, Lisa is well known for her patience and kindness as she is apt to give her time and assistance to those who need help finding their past and tracing their ancestry. Lisa Alzo is an outstanding presenter, a true expert in her field and a generous person with her time and knowledge. Summer 2010, Carnegie Mellon University Daniel Burns
	Lisa is one of the best genealogy presenters I have encountered in many years of attending genealogy conferences. She knows her topic because she lives her topic. She has done extensive research in the areas of her presentations and she has a wealth of knowledge. Her personal stories are inspirational and to the point. She has a great rapport with her audience and makes everyone feel like THEIR story is important to her, too. FEEFHS (Salt Lake City, UT) and CGSI (Cleveland, OH) 2009 conferences Ginny DiRaimo
	I attended Lisa's presentation on finding female ancestors. She is an enthusiastic and energetic presenter with a solid foundation of research on her topic. The passion of her presentation motivated me to learn more about the female ancestors in my family. Family History Expo Kansas City 2010 Susan Petersen
	Lisa is an engaging and informative speaker. She's comfortable with her subject and communicates information effectively in a style that engages her audience. At one event I attended she followed two other speakers (both professionals in their fields) who were simply reading off of their note cards. When Lisa approached the microphone it was as if a light bulb had been switched on. She is enthusiastic about family history and it comes through in her presentations. Various genealogical societies in New York 2005-2010 Steve Warren