The UGA Fellow recognizes one “whose distinguished contributions and on-going commitment
to the field of Genealogy are of national or international scope, this award
may be evidenced by any combination of publications, teaching, and speaking, or the leadership of major genealogical organizations over a significant period of
time.”In addition to these strictly outlined qualifications, the
UGA Board of Directors felt strongly about this year’s Fellow for another
reason. The slogan, “Premier Genealogical Education,” utilized by UGA, demonstrates
our core values and goals as a society. Many of you have been recipients of
these efforts, none more clearly than the students who have attended SLIG these
past few weeks. Our Fellow this year is someone who has been an ally in these
goals and contributed tirelessly in her career to uphold and promote the ideals
of “Premier Genealogical Education” in her every effort. The UGA Board of
Directors is pleased to award the UGA Fellow to Angela Packer McGhie.
Angela has a passion for teaching genealogy. She has been a
continued partner with UGA in these efforts for many years, having presented
for UGA Webinars, coordinated and instructed for SLIG, and served on the advisory
committee. In 2011, Angela changed the SLIG experience by pioneering and coordinating
the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum which will run for its tenth
consecutive year this fall. In 2018, the Practicum became the first virtual
SLIG course, again steering a new path for both SLIG and UGA to bring quality
education to genealogists everywhere. Angela also coordinates The Art of
Writing Research Reports course for SLIG Academy.
Beyond UGA, Angela’s efforts to support genealogical
education have reached across our community. She coordinates additional courses
for the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research, instructs at the
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh and Genealogical Institute on
Federal Records, and speaks numerous national and regional conferences.
Angela is known for her leadership in educational programs.
She served as the administrator of the ProGen Study Group from 2010 to 2016 and
continues to serve on the board of directors. She is now the Education Director
for the National Genealogical Society, the vice president of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists, trustee for the BCG Education Fund, and is past
President of the National Capital Area Chapter of the Association of
Professional Genealogists.
Angela has truly dedicated herself to the cause of
genealogical education and her years of effort and service have changed the
face of education in our community. Her actions and energy in promoting these
goals reflect not only excellent genealogical work but have been done with a
sense of service, deep humility, and a kindness of spirit. She has been a
champion of quality, obtainable programs that have enhanced the skills, lives, and research of myriads of genealogists. We are proud to award her the Fellow of
the Utah Genealogical Association.
Congratulations!
