ABOUT ME
Introduction
Lisa A. Alzo, MFA, is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Eastern European genealogical research and creative nonfiction writing. She grew up in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Master of Fine Arts in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh.
Lisa is the author of eleven books, including The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide and the award-winning Three Slovak Women, as well as hundreds of magazine articles. She serves as a contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, a columnist for Reunions Magazine, and teaches as an online educator and writing coach through her websites Research, Write, Connect and Alzo Creative Writing. She developed the Eastern European Research Certificate Program for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and regularly presents at national conferences, genealogical and historical societies, and webinars. An avid genealogist for over 30 years, Lisa shares her research adventures on her blog The Accidental Genealogist. Learn more at www.lisaalzo.com.