Hi! I have always been intersted in genealogy and on and off over the years activated an Ancestry membership, fell down rabbit holes and accepted all the hints, but didn't really know what to do with it all. A few years ago I finished a library degree and took a genealogy for librarians course and was hooked. I've been working on cleaning up my past research and decided I'd like to apply for certification (BCG), eventually, mostly to give myself research goals and structure to the work I'm doing. I've taken the NGS Advanced Methods course, listenened to a ton of podcasts and webinars and online classes, and gathered an embarrassing amount of books on genealogy so I'm not a total novice but still have a lot to learn. My research has focused on Scandinavia, British Isles, New England/NY, Appalachia, Minnesota, and Pacific Northwest. I love methodolgy and experimenting with digital tools. I'm AI curious, but sensitive to privacy concerns, environmental impacts, and a stickler for acknowledging when I've used it and how and wanting to make sure I understand what it's doing, check its work, etc.
I just finished a writing course and loved having a peer review group and writing accountability partners and am looking for more of that. I don't have anyone in my life that is interested in genealogy beyond occasionally hearing conclusions! I work full time so the only time I have to work is in the evenings, but would love someone to virtually (synchronously or asynchronously) study with, review drafts, bounce ideas off of, and maybe co-work (or body double? where we commit to working at the same time). Presently I am writing proofs and little narrative blocks that will eventually go into a practice KDP. Do your research interests overlap or research goals align with mine? Anyone out there potentially interested forming a study group or peer review group? Please reach out!