Taneya Koonce

Taneya Koonce

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.

Taneya's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Thu, May 28 2026: 0:00 UTC
Build It to Last: Why a Family History Archive is Essential — and How to Organize It with Ease
Thu, May 28 2026: 0:00 UTC
Your genealogy research is invaluable, but if it stays locked inside your research software, most of your family will never see it. In this session, you’ll discover why a dedicated family history archive is essential for making your stories accessible, engaging, and preserved for generations. We’ll address common challenges like digital clutter and scattered files, then walk through a streamlined blueprint for organizing, safeguarding, and sharing your most meaningful photos, documents, and memories so that your family’s history is truly built to last.
Taneya Koonce
Your genealogy research is invaluable, but if it stays locked inside your research software, most of your family will never see it. In this session, you’ll discover why a dedicated family history archive is essential for making your stories accessible, engaging, and preserved for generations. We’ll address common challenges like digital clutter and scattered files, then walk through a streamlined blueprint for organizing, safeguarding, and sharing your most meaningful photos, documents, and memories so that your family’s history is truly built to last.
Thu, May 28 2026: 0:00 UTC