Jill Ball (aka GeniAus) from Lake Macquarie NSW is an amateur genealogist who has travelled widely in search of ancestors. She uses social media to share her enthusiasm for technology and genealogy.

John Boeren is one of few full-time professional genealogists in the Netherlands with 35+ years of experience. He serves as President of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

Greg is a family historian with 35 years of experience, tracing roots to Ireland, Scotland, England, and early Australia. He leads GSQ's DNA Interest Group.

Pauleen has been researching her family history since 1986 and remains obsessed with the joys of discovering new family information and sharing it with family. In 2003 she published her Kunkel family history, Grassroots Queenslanders: the Kunkel family which was the winner of the 2004 Alexander Henderson Award (AIGS) and joint winner of the 2004 QFHS Queensland Family History Book Award. In 2006 she gained an Advanced Diploma in Local Studies by online study through Oxford University. She took the leap into the blogging world in 2009 and writes about family history as well as her interests in East Clare and Dorfprozelten emigrants to Australia.

With a passion for learning peoples’ stories, I have a particular interest in researching the lives of 19th century Chinese men and their families.

Megan is a historian, genealogist and librarian whose work sees her recording, preserving, and sharing local and family history in her community. She holds master’s degrees from the University of New England and Charles Sturt University. Megan’s diverse research interests include Australian and British history, church history, and oral history.

Belinda Daly is the founder of the St Helena Island community. She multitasks between being an Ecotourism lecturer, cultural heritage interpreter, writer and history researcher.

Simon Davies is the founder of WeAre.xyz, an ingenious social archive platform for genealogists and their families, and a trustee of the Shropshire Family History Society.

Kerry Farmer B.Sc., B.A., F.S.A.G., is a researcher, author, presenter and teacher in genealogical studies. She is a Fellow and also Director of the Society of Australian Genealogists.

Maggie Gaffney is a professional genealogist and speaker living in Wellington, New Zealand. She is a tutor with the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies and holds their Diploma in Genealogy as well as an Advanced Diploma in Local History from the University of Oxford.

Dr Janis Hanley is a resident adjunct with the Griffith Centre for Cultural and Social Research. She attained her PhD from Griffith University in the field of critical heritage. Her work explores creative representations of living heritage, drawn from memory, place, archives, genealogy, and story. Janis’s research focus is connections, and intra-actions, centring on voices not usually heard. Together with Jan Richardson, Janis is co-founder of the Facebook page, ‘Journeys into Queensland’s Chinese Past’ — https://www.facebook.com/QldChinesePast/. She has also researched the Chinese communities of Annerley-Stephens (inner southside Brisbane) and the Chinese Market Gardens Croydon, with the support of a Griffith University Fellowship.

Jane Harding is a professional historian who has been hunting ancestors (her own and other people’s) and uncovering their stories for over 30 years. Most recently she has been Heritage Coordinator at Noosa Council. Her work has been recognised with several awards and she is a member of the Professional Historians Association (Queensland).

Dr Jennifer Harrison is with the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland. As the first Queensland female candidate, she attained the SAG Diploma of Family History Studies in 1981. Her international publishing and lecturing commitments include several AFFHO conference presentations since Canberra 1986. Her own family history has been explored for all but one forebear back to 1800 including one unbroken line from Charlemagne although she never ceases seeking an 1814 London-born Tom Jones. Jennifer’s links with world-wide family history and historical societies have brought delight as does her role as proud patron of the Genealogical Society of Queensland

Liesl has spent forty years researching, including managing the DATSIP Work Histories team and completing a thesis on Queensland’s Treasury Building. She completed the Society of Australian Genealogists’ Diploma of Family Historical Studies in 2018. Family history is her passion, and she loves coaching others to find their connections.

Tracing her family history since 1977, Shauna Hicks OAM is a Fellow of QFHS; Patron of History Queensland and a recipient of AFFHO’s Services to Family History Award.

Kerry Forsythe and Caylie Jeffery aim to preserve and share Paddington Queensland’s history through a digital platform. Using social media and online connections, they've collected stories, photos, and memories from locals. Their work has helped strengthen the community's sense of identity and connection to its past.

Emeritus Professor (Major General retd) DARRYL LOW CHOY, AM, MBE, RFD, PhD Darryl is a distinguished town planner, a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia and Fellow of Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand. He served as a Major General in the Australian Army and is a Professor Emeritus at Griffith University. A genealogy enthusiast, he holds leadership roles in historical societies and has a deep interest in his Chinese and English heritage.

Carole - addicted to genealogy, writing, and using artificial intelligence for ancestral storytelling - weaves all three together in resources and courseware at the Essential Genealogy Academy.

Perry has worked as a genealogist and historian for over 40 years. She has published and spoken extensively on nineteenth immigration and family history, particularly Irish.

Sharyn Merkley has researched her family history for over thirty years. In 2017, as a result of her passion for social and family history, she published “Brisbane Burns: How the great fires of 1864 shaped a city and its people. She has contributed articles to the Genealogical Society of Queensland’s blog, and magazine, Generation. After careers in computer programming and primary education, Sharyn has also completed a Diploma in Family History. As a volunteer with the Queensland Women’s Historical Association archives team Sharyn is researching and collecting women’s stories.

Andrew is a keen family historian who has unearthed an interesting array of ancestors including convicts, murderers, priests, travelling musicians and the odd asylum inmate. An active member of the Society of Australian Genealogists, he has a particular interest in utilising technology more effectively in the work of family historians and sharing findings in creative ways.

A retired TAFE college librarian, with a lifelong interest in history, and since 2010/11 family history, discovering Huguenot ancestry (“Renault”) originating in France (1500s), subsequently moving to Germany (1700s), then Australia (1884). Committee memberships: Huguenot Society of Australia, Colo Shire Family History Group (Secretary), Friends of Belmont House (Secretary) and formerly tennis administration. Produced many publications, articles and presentations.

Jan Richardson is a PhD candidate at Griffith University researching non-European convicts and Indian and Chinese indentured labourers (‘coolies’) imported into Queensland prior to 1860.

Sally Romano is a qualified, consulting genealogist who specialises in research optimisation. She loves sharing the joy of organised genealogy with her 20,000 Facebook followers and through her online courses. Sally researches for the Who Do You Think You Are? TV show and is the author of the popular Share Your Life Story Book series.

David Ryan MA DIPGEN is a professional genealogist and historical researcher based in Cork city, Ireland.

Kay Ryan is a retired magistrate of the Magistrates Court of Queensland. She has a keen interest in history, particularly family, local and social history and first started researching her family history in the 1990s. Apart from a Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Master of Laws from Queensland University of Technology, Kay holds a Graduate Diploma in Local and Applied History and a Master of History from University of New England. She was involved with the establishment of History Queensland Inc. and served on its committee as its treasurer for a number of years until her appointment as a magistrate in 2008. She also served on the Public Records Review Committee from 2003 to 2008, as a community representative. Whilst still doing some magisterial relief work, retirement has enabled Kay to pursue her interest in history, and she is the current president of History Queensland. Her first non-fiction book about her German ancestors in Queensland was published in 2022 and she is currently researching and writing about her husband’s ancestors. Her other interests include music and theatre, performing with the Toowoomba Choral Society.

When Stephanie Ryan joined the public library service in 1996 her research focused on the origins of Queenslanders, their paths to Australia, their experiences where they settled and their local communities. This has led her to indexing and research projects, as well as presentations shedding light on their stories.

A seasoned genealogist with more than three decades of experience and training, Charlotte has a talent for solving complex family puzzles. She has now researched her family in more than ten countries. A passionate storyteller, her engaging presentations make her a favourite in the genealogy community.

Passionate about history and dedicated to family history, Cathie transitioned from a 20-year career as a university academic to applying her expertise in education and technology to Irish, English, and Scottish research, as well as genetic genealogy. As the founder of Family History Academy, she curates online courses, while her professional research service, Ancestor Discovery, solves complex genealogical puzzles. Cathie holds a master’s degree in education along with qualifications in teaching, history and computer education, as well as a Diploma in Family Historical Studies from the Society of Australian Genealogists. She is Chair of the International Affairs Committee for the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), following her role as a Director on the APG Board in 2022. An active international speaker, Cathie has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Professional Management Conference (APG) and continues to seek innovation in family history education.

Dr Anna Shnukal's connection with Torres Strait began in 1980. Her initial interest in language now includes history and custom. Anna has authored or edited over 100 publications, reports and conference papers and her database of over 1600 family genealogies has become essential to explaining the deeper background to historical events.

Helen is a speaker, DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Australian, English, medical and social history who speaks nationally and internationally.

Dr Dianne Snowden AM is an historian and genealogist. Dianne was a founder member of the Female Convicts Research Centre and is currently President. She is also President of the Friends of the Orphan Schools, which she founded in 2007, and the Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents. She is a Director of the Society of Australian Genealogists. She is the author or co-author of a number of publications about convict women and the children of the Orphan Schools. Dianne was admitted to the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women in 2017. She was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2017 for significant service to the community as an historian and genealogical researcher, to higher education, and to heritage groups.

Dr Jacqueline Stockdale has worked as an Archivist at Queensland State Archives since 2019 and has a History PhD from James Cook University.

Eve Terry is Manager of Public Engagement for the National Archives of Australia, Queensland. Eve is passionate about connecting people to their heritage through Australian Government records,

Dorothy is a professional historian and author. Her research on the Artemisia, fostered an interest in the women on that vessel, who were amongst the first government assisted free settlers to Moreton Bay. Anne E Stewart works as a storyteller, writer and teacher. Passionate about bringing stories to life through captivating voice and written narratives Anne E. is looking forward to presenting the stories of the women of the Artemisia.

Elizabeth Walsh is a PhD candidate in History at the University of Tasmania. Her current research uses GIS technology both to situate nineteenth-century settler women in the landscape of the northern Flinders Ranges and to tell their stories to an online audience.