Alexa Klimas Corcoran has deep academic roots in the fields of History and American Studies. Captivated by history since childhood, Alexa pursued a Bachelor s in History with a Certificate in the Program in American Studies from Princeton University in 1995, winning the C.O. Joline Prize in American History and the Williard Thorpe Thesis Prize, as well as the Undergraduate Writing Award from the Law and Society Association in 1996. Her studies brought her to Baltimore where, in 2003, Alexa earned a Master's in History from the Johns Hopkins University, specializing in U.S. History and Women s Studies.
After a twenty-year career in marketing, Alexa transitioned her personal passion for family history to her profession, completing the Boston University Genealogical Studies program (Genealogical Essentials in 2017 and Certificate in Genealogical Research in May 2018). She co-leads ProGen Study Group 38 and will be attending Advanced Genetic Genealogy at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) in August 2018.
Alexa is at At-Large Board Member of the Maryland Genealogical Society and the Maryland chapter lead for the new Virtual Genealogical Society (VGS), as well as a member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS), the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and the National Area Chapter of APG.
When not keeping up with the latest developments in genealogy at conferences, workshops, or online, Alexa enjoys hanging out with her husband and two teenage daughters. She can frequently be found operating her own "MomUber" service, shuttling between high school and extra-curricular activities around Charm City.
See my full profile as a Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the National Capital Area Association of Professional Genealogists
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Professional Development
Co-Leader, ProGen Study Group 38: ProGen Study Groups are a twelve-month program organized to encourage professional and aspiring genealogists through a self-study program enhanced by peer-review of assignments based on chapters from Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. It is collaborative learning at its best, focused on developing genealogical writing skills and business practices. Each ProGen study group has either an Accredited Genealogist® or a Certified Genealogist® mentoring the group.
Greater Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, http://www.gripitt.org/
Advanced Genetic Genealogy (Amherst, NY; August 2018)
World War II Writing and Education Center, http://wwiiresearchandwritingcenter.com/
Finding the Answers through WWII Writing (Online, Summer 2018)
Education
Boston University, Genealogical Research Certificate Programs
Certificate in Genealogical Research, April 2018
Genealogical Essentials, October 2017
National Genealogical Society, American Genealogical Studies
American Genealogical Studies - Guide to Documentation and Source Citation, April 2018
American Genealogical Studies - The Basics, March 2018
Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Master’s in Arts, American History with emphasis on Gender and Women’s History, Popular Culture, and Mass Media, 2001-2003
First Year-Paper/Thesis: "In Search of the Historical Oprah: Oprah Winfrey, Mass Media, and 20th Century Social Movements" was featured in admissions materials for Johns Hopkins.
Teacher’s Assistant during the 2002-2003 academic year with two Sections per semester for the introductory undergraduate history course(s). Instructed and evaluated over 60 undergraduate students.
Princeton University
Magna Cum Laude Graduate with Bachelors of Arts, Department of History, and Certificate in the Program in American Studies, 1991-1995
Awarded the C.O. Joline Prize in American History by the Department of History in May 1995
Thesis: "Why Did We Believe the Children? Accusations of S*x Abuse in Day Care Centers" awarded the Willard Thorp Thesis Prize by the Program in American Studies in May 1995 and the 1996 Law and Society Association Undergraduate Writing Award
Genealogical Memberships & Associations
At-Large Board Member, Maryland Genealogical Society
Maryland Chapter Lead, Virtual Genealogical Society
Member, National Genealogical Society
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
Member, National Capital Area Association of Professional Genealogists
Member, New England Historical Genealogical Society
Member, Maryland Historical Society
Community Memberships & Associations
President, Princeton Alumni Association of Maryland
Board Alumni, The Pratt Contemporaries, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Member, Pratt Insiders, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Professional Accolades:
Top 40 Under 40, Baltimore Business Journal (October 2006)
Bravo Awards, “25 women business owners breaking down barriers,” Smart Woman Magazine (July 2005)
