Press Room
Established in 1979, the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) represents more than 2,000 genealogy professionals in more than forty countries. APG encourages genealogical excellence, ethical practice, mentoring, and education. The organization also supports the preservation and accessibility of records useful to the fields of genealogy and history.
APG can also be found on a number of social media platforms, including Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube.
Contacts
For media inquiries or to be added to our press list, contact:
Allison E. Beard, Communications Manager
Michelle Dwyer Cohen, Executive Director
Recent News
Dec 21: APG Honors Contributions to the Genealogy Profession
Aug 21: APG Names Two Winners of the 2024 APG New Professional Scholarship
Aug 2: Association of Professional Genealogists Lauches Updated Website
May 24: APG Sends Letter to U.S. Congress Requesting Increased Funding for NARA
Mar 14: OPRA Statement from APG Opposing NL Senate Bill 2930
Feb 21: APG Comment on UK Ministry of Justice Proposal to Destroy Original Wills
Dec 21: APG Honors Contributions to the Genealogy ProfessionNov 14 APG Announces Results of Election for Officers and Board MembersNov 9: APG's Official Comments to SSA regarding SS-5 formsAug 15: APG Names Luis Ariel Rivera as Recipient of 2023 Young Professional ScholarshipAug 15; APG Names Adrienne Abiodu as Recipient of 2023 Kenyatta D. Berry African American ScholarshipJul 27: APG Supports Draft Model Determination Letter in Comments to NARAJun 22: APG Announces New African American Scholarship Opportunity in Honor of Kenyatta D. BerryJun 20: APG's Official Comments to NAPHSIS in opposition to proposed access restrictions in the 2023 Model Vital Records ActMay 12: APG Names Pamela Israel as New Advertising Sales ManagerApr 18: APG Supports Creation of New District of Columbia Archives Building and Employee FundingMar 13: APG Renames Professional Achievement Award for Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGMar 7: APG's Official COmments on USCIS Genealogy Program Proposed Fee IncreasesFeb 16: APG Announces Call for Presentations for the 2023 Professional Management Conference, "Reset, Refresh, Refine Your Genealogy Career"Feb 6: APG Announces Appointment of Jennifer Shaffer as Booth CoordinatorJan 4: APG Supports Organizations Preserving Access to Records
Dec 7: APG Awards Members for Contributions to Organization and Profession
Nov 9: APG Announces New Board Nominations and Committee Members
Oct 18: APG Names Michelle Dwyer Cohen as New Executive Director
Sep 21: Letter in Support of Dr. Colleen J. Shogan, Nominee for Archivist of the United States
Sep 7: APG Members Approve Bylaws Changes, Elect Nominations Committee Members
Aug 17: APG Announces Appointment of Julie Cahill Tarr as Managing Editor of Quarterly Journal
Aug 15: APG Names Allison E. Beard as Communications Manager
Aug 4: APG Supports Nomination of Dr. Colleen Shogan as 11th Archivist of the United States
May 19: Letter to the Editor of the New Yorker Magazine
May 4: APG Offers Connection, Education, and Leadership Opportunities for Young Professionals
Apr 13: APG Announces Appointment of eNews Editor and Advertising Manager