Speaking & Workshops

I speak on African American genealogy, heritage travel, and ancestral reconnection — and on archival strategy and digital preservation for museums and cultural institutions. Whether I’m in front of a room of family historians or a team of archivists, the goal is the same: turn curiosity about where you come from into a documented, living legacy.

Core Themes:

Genealogy, Heritage Travel & Reconnection

  • Tracing African American and West African ancestry, including navigating the pre-1870 records wall
  • Planning heritage travel and homecoming journeys to West Africa
  • Reclaiming identity and transforming generational trauma through ancestral connection

Archives, Museums & Digital Preservation

  • Digitization strategy and collection management for museums and cultural institutions
  • Bringing VR/AR into archives and exhibits
  • Preserving family and community history for the long term

Tailored Experiences:

Engagement Formats

• Keynotes
• Conference Presentations
• Academic Lectures
• Institutional Workshops
• Executive Strategy Sessions
• Community Dialogues

Select Presentations:

  • SJSU CPGE Student Conference (2024)
  • AAAM Conference (2023)
  • Pop Up Research Station (2023, 2024)
  • Juneteenth Travel Panel (Wanderful, 2023)

Booking Information:

To inquire about speaking engagements, workshops, or institutional presentations, please use the contact form or email emailme@aishaladon.com. Include event details, audience profile, and thematic focus areas.