Taneya Koonce combines 25+ years in information science with a passion for genealogy. An enthusiastic educator and dedicated volunteer leader in the genealogy community (e.g., Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society and the USGenWeb Project), she champions preserving family legacies. Through her Academy of Legacy Leaders community she fosters inspiration and makes research and organization approachable, guiding others in tracing and safeguarding their family histories for future generations.