about Jan M. Joyce, DBA, CG,® CGL,℠ AG®

Dr. Joyce is a genealogy researcher whose personal work has focused on her Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania & Wisconsin ancestors who immigrated from England, Germany, Ireland and Norway. In 1998, she began managing the marketing initiatives at Genealogy.com which prompted researching her own family. She has been hooked ever since . 

Jan holds the CG® and CGL(SM) credentials from the Board of Certification for Genealogists. She also earned the AG® accreditation from The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists with a Great Lakes geographic speciality encompassing Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. 

Her genealogy career is focused on teaching research methodology, writing, and researching her own family. She enjoys speaking and teaching at local, regional and national venues and is known for her interactive and engaging presentation style. 

Before beginning her genealogy career, Jan earned a B.S. in Business, Marketing from Miami University; an MBA, Marketing from The Ohio State University, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Golden Gate University. She worked in marketing for many years and also taught a variety of marketing courses as an adjunct professor of marketing.
 

If you are interested in hosting Jan to teach at your institute, conference or society gathering, please inquire via email using the form below. Or connect with Jan on LinkedIn. You can also review her profile in the directory of the Association of Professional Genealogists. 

Board for Certification of Genealogists

   Certified Genealogist.....2018

   Certified Genealogical Lecturer.....2019

The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists

   Great Lakes Regional Specialty.....2020

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)

   Introduction to Genetic Genealogy.....2019

   Corpus Juris: Advanced Legal Concepts for Genealogists.....2018

   Utilizing Sources for Researching Your Nordic Ancestors.....2017

   Advanced Genealogical Methods.....2016

American Society of Genealogists Scholar Award.....2018

   Award intends to recognize talent and build genealogical expertise by providing promising 

   genealogists the opportunity to receive advanced academic training in genealogy. 

Ancestry ProGenealogists Scholarship Program

   Grand Prize Winner Scholarship.....2017

   Awarded to foster professional genealogists' educational efforts.

Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)

   From Confusion to Conclusion: How to Write Proof Arguments.....2017

ProGen Study Groups

   ProGen 45.....2020

   Mentor

   ProGen 25.....2016

   Chat Day Leader

Institute of Genealogy & HIstorical Research (IGHR)

   Writing & Publishing for Genealogists.....2016

   Intermediate Genealogy & Historical Studies.....2015

First Families of Pennsylvania

   Lineage Society.....2015 to present

British Institute (ISBGFH)

   Researching Your English Ancestors.....2015

Boston University

   BU OL 15 Certificate Program in Genealogical Research.....2014

National Genealogical Society's Research Trip to Washington D.C......2014

   The National Archives

   Daughters of the American Revolution Library (DAR)

   Library of Congress (LOC)

Ulster Historical Foundation

   Return to the Cradle of Irish Presbyterianism.....2013

Doctor of Business Administration

   Golden Gate University

   Marketing

   Dissertation: Electronic Word of Mouth

Master of Business Administration

   The Ohio State University

   Marketing

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

   Miami University

   Marketing