TIME *	SPEAKER	ACTIVITY / TOPIC
08:30 AM		"Doors" Open, Social Time
09:00 AM	Kristina Newcomer, WAGS President	Welcome & Introduction
09:15 AM	Shannon Combs Bennett	More Than How to Get From A to B: Creating a Research Plan with DNA Testing
10:15 AM	Break	Social Time
10:45 AM	Jennifer Zinck	DNA Cousins: Making the Most of Collaboration Tools and Techniques for Connnecting with DNA Matches
11:45 AM	Break	Lunch and Social Time
12:15 PM	Diane Elder	Solving a Family Mystery with DNA
01:15 PM	Christina Newcomer	Door Prize Drawing
Following Drawing	Kristina Newcomer, WAGS President	Closing

Speakers and Topics

	Shannon Combs Bennett More Than How to Get From A to B: Creating a Research Plan With DNA Testing We are taught in Genealogy 101 to create research plans as part of a genealogist's toolbox. Research plans are a way to guide our research thoughtfully and methodologically to solve our genealogy questions. Most people consider that with books, websites, and paper research. Well, in the 21st Century, that now includes DNA testing. This presentation will demonstrate how to include genetic genealogy results, testing strategies, analysis, and proof arguments in your research plans. Shannon Combs-Bennett is a Qualified Genealogist (QG) based in Northern Virginia. She is an award-winning author who lectures in the United States and internationally on various genealogical subjects, from genetic genealogy to genealogical methodology. Shannon earned her BS in Biology with an emphasis in genetics from Indiana University and her MSc in Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in History and Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde. she was recently elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
	Jennifer Zinck DNA Cousins: Making the Most of Collaboration Tools and Techniques for Connecting with DNA Matches Explore the unique challenges of finding lost relatives and discovering new ones using tried and true resources and techniques. Whether looking for more information about a DNA match or locating a potential test-taker, the internet has a plethora of resources for today's genealogist. Jennifer Zinck, CG® is a genealogical researcher, speaker, and educator with a passion for learning and applying genealogy standards to help reclaim lost and forgotten stories of our ancestors. Jennifer earned her credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists in 2021. She serves as the President of the Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council and as the publications chairperson on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists. Jennifer recently completed twenty semesters as a faculty member for the Boston University Genealogy Studies Program. She enjoys sharing her contagious enthusiasm for family history with people of all ages.
	Diane Elder Solving a Family Mystery with DNA Learn how combining traditional research with DNA evidence revealed an unknown grandfather in this compelling case study. Follow the project from the beginning steps of creating an objective to writing the conclusions. Discover the importance of a research log and careful tracking of sources. Finally, see how Y-DNA and autosomal DNA used in tandem with the documentary sources solved this family's mystery. Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGLTM, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States. Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide and co-authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. She created the study group and eCourse that teach the Research Like a Pro process through videos and learning modules. Diana and her daughter, Nicole, share research tips on their website, Family Locket (https://familylocket.com/), and host the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. Diana regularly teaches at genealogy conferences such as RootsTech and the National Genealogy Society Conference. She also presents webinars and seminars to local genealogy societies across the United States.