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Presenter: Kelley Barrett, PhD
Session 1 and 2: Key Lessons for Genealogists Taken From Years of Conducting Employee Investigations
What can modern workplace investigations teach us about the lives and choices of our ancestors? More than you might expect. In this insightful and engaging presentation, an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and former Human Resources leader shares surprising lessons from years of conducting employee investigations—stories that reveal just how complex, contradictory, and wonderfully human people can be. Designed specifically for genealogists, this session draws parallels between today’s workplace behaviors and the mysteries we uncover in family research. You’ll explore why people make the choices they do, why motives can be elusive across any era, and how “truth is often stranger than fiction” applies just as much to our ancestors as to modern-day employees. Walk away with a deeper understanding of human behavior, sharper interpretive skills, and a refreshing reminder that whether in the workplace or in the family tree, people are people—and their stories are endlessly fascinating.
Presenter Bio: A professional researcher, writer and certified Master Trainer, Kelley Barrett's genealogy journey began in childhood. Family stories of suspicious name changes, disappearances, cattle rustling, and other mysteries sparked her imagination and a lifelong passion for family history. Following a successful career in Human Resources, she turned her skills in investigation, analysis, and documentation toward finding 'lost' relatives, solving family mysteries, and breaking through brick walls. Follow Kelley's genealogy adventures in her blog "Jaunts and Junkets" and learn more by visiting her website www.ancestor-hunter.com.
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This program will be recorded and placed in the "Members Only" section.
The public is always welcome!
