Next Seminar

West Valley Genealogical Society Annual Seminar
Saturday, February 20, 2027

Family Locket with Nicole Dyer

Nicole Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and co-hosts the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast with her mother, Diana Elder, AG. Nicole co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide, Research Like a Pro with DNA, and Research Like a Pro with AI with Diana Elder. She is an instructor for the Research Like a Pro study groups and served as course coordinator for the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research course, “Integrating AI into Genealogical Research and Writing,” in 2025. Nicole lectures at national conferences and institutes, focusing on innovative technology applications in genealogical research, including artificial intelligence, research logs and Airtable, and essential software tools. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History Teaching from Brigham Young University. At Family Locket Genealogists, Nicole serves as project manager, editor, and researcher.

Topics

• Research in Southern States
• Tax Records Tell the Story: Cluster and Neighborhood Research
• Simplifying Citations: Automated Tools for Efficient & Accurate Documentation
• Navigating AI in Genealogy: A Starter Kit for Family Historians

Registration Fee*: $65 – Increases to $75 on January 1, 2027
(Same as last year, no price increase)
*Fee includes program, continental breakfast, box lunch, beverages and raffle prizes.

Registration begins November 1, 2026 and ends on February 13, 2027