认识我们的主题演讲者
尋根科技的主题演讲者来自世界各地,激励我们对自己的家庭探索。
棚町黛娜是一位纽约市艺术家和设计师,她喜欢过安静的生活,也喜欢用双手工作。 2009 年,黛娜在布鲁克林的乔迁派对上即兴创作了一个粉笔字作品,为她赢得了她的第一份谷歌委托,并掀起了流行的粉笔字潮流以及她的职业生涯。在设计大师 Louise Fili 手下工作后,她开设了 Tanamachi Studio (棚町工作室),这是一家精品设计工作室,专门为编辑、生活方式、食品和时尚品牌提供排版式和插图。 她已受全球客户的委托,如Target、Nike、USPS、企鹅出版集团、Ralph Lauren、Instagram和West Elm。 她于 2011 年被艺术总监俱乐部评为"年轻枪手"(YG9),并由 How 杂志评为值得关注的年轻创意人,她非常荣幸地为 O、HOW 和时代杂志创作封面艺术。
恩达巴·曼德拉是一位国际知名的演说家、活动家和作家,以其鼓舞人心的演讲和致力于弘扬祖父纳尔逊·曼德拉的传承而闻名。 恩达巴以独特的方式融合了个人经历、故事讲述以及对社会和政治问题的深刻理解,吸引了世界各地的观众,激励他们采取行动,创造积极的变化,并接受自己作为全球公民的角色。
恩达巴·曼德拉拥有比勒陀利亚大学政治学与国际关系学士学位。 他是已故纳尔逊·曼德拉和伊芙琳·梅斯的孙子。 恩达巴在其标志性祖父的影子中长大,他产生了强烈的责任感,继续致力推广社会公义、平等和自由。
恩达巴对社会公义的热情促使他成为各种事业的倡导者,包括教育、青年赋权和爱滋病毒/爱滋病意识。 他共同创立了非洲崛起基金会,该组织致力于通过教育,指导和领导力发展来赋予非洲青年权力。 恩达巴透过他的基础和演讲参与,努力激励年轻人克服挑战,成为社区中的领袖。
塔拉·戴维斯-伍何 和 洪德·伍何 是一对有着非凡爱情故事的奥运强者夫妇。 他们的决心、爱情和卓越之旅使他们成为当今体育界最具标志性的情侣之一。
在2024年巴黎奥运,塔拉赢得跳远金牌,创造了历史。 她在沙坑里冲向看台跳进洪德的怀里的庆祝表现迅速成为null。 几个星期后,洪德参加了残奥比赛,在400米T62锦标赛中夺得金牌,以及在4x100米世界接力赛获得铜牌,为null
塔拉·戴维斯·伍何(25岁)是卫冕奥运跳远金牌得主,过去两年保持不败。 她是两届奥运选手,世界排名第一,并获得 2024 年世界冠军、2023 年和 2024 年美国全国冠军的称号。 被称为null的塔拉,她的标志性牛仔帽、靴子和具感染力的个性,使她在赛场内外都深受球迷喜爱。 她也是堪萨斯州立大学的助理田径教练。 作为德克萨斯大学前 NCAA 一级运动员,塔拉四次入选全美最佳阵容,打破了两项 NCAA 记录,并在同一周内获得了双纪录打破者的称号。
洪德·伍何(25岁)是三届残奥会运动员和null,重新定义了成为运动员和企业家的意义。 洪德赢得了 5 枚残奥会奖牌,并持有美国 100 米和 400 米(T62)纪录。 洪德出生时患有腓骨半肢畸形症,11个月大时他的双腿膝盖以下被截肢。 他排除万难,成为第一位获得 NCAA 第一级奖学金的双截肢者,代表阿肯色大学参赛,并四次入选全美最佳阵容。
在比赛之外,塔拉和洪德与他们的两只狗米洛和温妮以及他们的猫阿祖拉一起享受生活。 塔拉是精神健康的热情倡导者,她分享自己的抑郁和焦虑经历,以提高人们的意识并支持他人。 洪德的创业精神继续推动他建立和扩大反映他的价值观和热情的业务,例如服装、社交媒体和房地产。
史蒂文·洛克伍德是家谱部门的总经理,也是 FamilySearch International 的总裁暨首席执行官。在加入 FamilySearch 前,洛克伍德曾在许多品牌公司工作,如 MasterCard International、AT&T、Disney、Office Depot 和 Citibank,负责为全球顾客提供独一无二的客服体验。他也曾创立两家公司,后来由大公司收购。最近,史蒂文任职 FamilySearch 国际部门的总监主管。
史蒂文在杨百翰大学取得学士学位,后来在科罗拉多州博尔德的科罗拉多大学取得MBA硕士学位。
他在耶稣基督后期圣徒教会担任过许多召唤,包括全部时间传教士(阿根廷哥多华传道部)、长老定额组会长、主教团、支联会传道部会长团、支联会男青年会长、支联会会长的咨理、男青年会长、福音进修班教师和高级咨议。
史蒂文出生于怀俄明州石泉。他在1985年8月与吉儿·福布斯结婚,他们育有4名子女和3名孙子女。史蒂文和他的妻子吉儿住在盐湖城。
我们是洛斯奇卡内罗斯,一个平凡的家庭,想要透过幽默来分享大多数家庭所经历的各种情况。
今天,我们要告诉各位一些关于我们的故事。 我们在36年前认识了,而明年12月,我们将庆祝结婚32周年。 我们的家庭由纳尔逊(父亲)、克丽斯汀娜(母亲)、尼可拉斯(长子)和玛丽亚·安东尼亚(最小的女儿)组成。
我们在哥伦比亚卡利的一个潜水俱乐部认识的。 我们热爱大自然和运动,我们在那里相爱并决定永远在一起,因为我们有共同的理想。
结婚后,我们全心承诺要建立一个家庭,因为我们相信这是我们可以在爱、价值观、尊重和诚实的环境中养育子女的地方。 我们的主要目标始终是我们的孩子,尽一切可能为他们提供各方面所需的一切,并保持团结。
这是一条艰难的道路,充满牺牲,但总是充满爱、希望和喜乐。 虽然我们并不完美,但我们一直很清楚,我们是为了彼此而归,并且由于我们极大的爱,我们成功地克服了人生所带来的所有考验。
身为父母,我们的责任是为孩子提供适当的教育、住屋、食物和健康。 由于工作不稳定,我们在过去20年中被迫搬到许多地方。 起初,这并不太复杂,因为他们是孩子,我们可以把他们从一个地方带到另一个地方,但随着他们年纪渐长,待在一起变得更加困难。 因此,尼可拉斯在哥伦比亚就读中学和大学,安东妮亚则一部分在哥伦比亚就读,一部分在洪都拉斯就读,并在洪都拉斯完成大学学业,而父母则居住在尼加拉瓜和洪都拉斯之间,因为我们在这些国家找到稳定的工作。
马可‧卢伊(Marco Lui)以他的艺名卢伊先生(Mr. Lui)闻名,是一位义大利默剧和喜剧演员,于1975年7月18日在米兰出生。 卢伊从维罗纳大学获得体育学位,在电视界崭露头角之前,他以歌舞表演艺术家和迈克尔·杰克逊模仿者的身份开始了他的职业生涯。 他独特的喜剧风格,受经典无声电影幽默的启发,出现在媒体集节目(Beato fra le donne)上,他的标志性角色卢伊先生在意大利 1 中受欢迎,与比喻憨豆先生。
除了电视以外,卢伊在电影制作和导演方面也建立了多元的职业生涯,其著名作品包括《生命之书》(2010) 和《史密斯博士与神奇城堡》(2012)。 卢伊与义大利表演家菲奥瑞罗(Fiorello)长期合作,为菲奥瑞罗的演出执导并编辑了许多幕后作品,将他的喜剧视野与技术技巧融为一体。 他是耶稣基督后期圣徒教会活跃的成员,曾在义大利南部担任传教士,也参与与教会有关的文化活动。 如今,他继续作为 Zecchino d’Oro 精选节目的主持人与义大利媒体互动,贡献了自己作为喜剧演员和配音演员的才华,为节目带来了他标志性的幽默和魅力。
菲律宾出生的歌手兼作曲家伊萨贝尔·奎瓦斯最初是在 YouTube 上翻唱流行歌曲。 自 2016 年以来,她的作品已累积了超过 7 亿次播放量,其中她最大的作品《我非常喜欢你,你会知道的》迄今为止在 YouTube 上的播放量超过 1.75 亿次。 2018年,她透过菲律宾华纳音乐发行了她的第一首原创歌曲《Daunted》,该歌曲已在东南亚和北美积累了数百万次播放量。
伊萨贝尔的的多才多艺的嗓音和与生俱来的声乐制作能力使她能够在流派和文化之间架起桥梁。 伊萨贝尔本身热爱韩国文化,她亲自将韩国歌曲翻译成菲律宾语和英语。 2020 年 7 月,她在 YG 娱乐的歌曲翻唱比赛中获得了大奖,她表演了 K-Pop 组合 Treasure 的 Bang Ye-dam 的英文版《Wayo》。 同年 10 月,伊萨贝尔翻唱的《Boy With Luv》登上了《Glamour》频道的 "You Sang My Song "系列,原唱者和 K-pop 巨星 BTS 本组合都给予了积极评价。 此后,伊莎贝尔将注意力转移到原创音乐上,目前正在录音室创作和录制她的下一张专辑。
Tato, a singer and violinist from São Paulo, founded Falamansa in 1998. The band became a major success in forró, releasing several albums and selling millions of copies throughout Brazil.

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La leyenda del fútbol brasileño Zico, célebre en todo el mundo por su habilidad y liderazgo en el campo de juego, comparte su trayectoria de determinación y perseverancia, inspirando a los espectadores a explorar las historias familiares.
José M. Hernández comparte su experiencia en la NASA, sus raíces migrantes y la historia familiar que dio forma a su camino, mostrando la manera en que el legado, la resiliencia y la educación pueden dar pie a sueños increíbles.
Los hermanos Gardiner, bailarines irlandeses de renombre mundial, regresan a Irlanda para explorar las raíces familiares, descubrir su legado y reflexionar sobre la identidad, el legado y las historias ancestrales.
La galardonada periodista Jessica Soho comparte su carrera de cuarenta años en el periodismo, descubriendo la historia familiar, la genealogía, el legado y las historias no contadas que conectan el pasado y el presente.
我们是洛斯奇卡内罗斯,一个平凡的家庭,想要透过幽默来分享大多数家庭所经历的各种情况。
今天,我们要告诉各位一些关于我们的故事。 我们在36年前认识了,而明年12月,我们将庆祝结婚32周年。 我们的家庭由纳尔逊(父亲)、克丽斯汀娜(母亲)、尼可拉斯(长子)和玛丽亚·安东尼亚(最小的女儿)组成。
我们在哥伦比亚卡利的一个潜水俱乐部认识的。 我们热爱大自然和运动,我们在那里相爱并决定永远在一起,因为我们有共同的理想。
结婚后,我们全心承诺要建立一个家庭,因为我们相信这是我们可以在爱、价值观、尊重和诚实的环境中养育子女的地方。 我们的主要目标始终是我们的孩子,尽一切可能为他们提供各方面所需的一切,并保持团结。
这是一条艰难的道路,充满牺牲,但总是充满爱、希望和喜乐。 虽然我们并不完美,但我们一直很清楚,我们是为了彼此而归,并且由于我们极大的爱,我们成功地克服了人生所带来的所有考验。
身为父母,我们的责任是为孩子提供适当的教育、住屋、食物和健康。 由于工作不稳定,我们在过去20年中被迫搬到许多地方。 起初,这并不太复杂,因为他们是孩子,我们可以把他们从一个地方带到另一个地方,但随着他们年纪渐长,待在一起变得更加困难。 因此,尼可拉斯在哥伦比亚就读中学和大学,安东妮亚则一部分在哥伦比亚就读,一部分在洪都拉斯就读,并在洪都拉斯完成大学学业,而父母则居住在尼加拉瓜和洪都拉斯之间,因为我们在这些国家找到稳定的工作。
Katie James cantautora colombiana nos comparte su música y vivencias en un evento de FamilySearch realizado en Bogotá, Colombia.
Ghanaian boxing legend, Azumah Nelson, shares a message about the importance of identity, heritage, and determination in the pursuit of our dreams.
Stranger Things actor, Matthew Modine, shares the value of story-telling and pursuing your dreams.
Palestinian-American comedian, Maysoon Zayid shares her story of the importance of equality and the power of comedy.
Lorena Ochoa began her professional career in 2002 and has since been honored as the Rolex Player of the Year, the Best Female Golf Player, and the Best International Athlete by the ESPY awards. In 2017, she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as the first Mexican golfer, becoming one of the youngest women to receive that honor.
Not only a professional athlete but also a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Lorena has paved the way for female golfers in Latin America and all over the world. Join us as she shares her journey of following her dreams and her firm belief in giving back.
Dr. Astrid Tuminez became the seventh president of Utah Valley University in 2018. Born in the Philippines, she grew up with her family in the slums of Iloilo City, where her parents continuously sought better educational opportunities for President Tuminez and her siblings. Her pursuit of education eventually took her to the United States, where she received a bachelor’s and master’s degree, as well as a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
From her humble beginnings in the Philippines, to becoming the first female president of Utah Valley University, education has been the way forward for Astrid Tuminez. Listen in as she shares intimate stories of her ancestors and upbringing, and the powerful influence of women. Watch all of our May 2023 Mothers/Women in Genealogy content null
Will Hopoate began playing for the Professional Rugby League when he was just eighteen years old. After a year, he decided to pause his rugby career in order to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following his two years of service, Will returned to NRL, and currently plays fullback for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
Through the years, Will has overcome obstacles on and off the rugby pitch. Here he takes us through the ups and downs of footy and shares his own personal journey of prioritizing family and values—while still intensely dominating on the field.
Francesco Lotoro, an Italian pianist, composer, and conductor, has tirelessly recovered and promoted thousands of works of music composed by individuals in the concentration camps of World War II. He is the author of several volumes of musicology and currently works as a professor at the U. Giordano Music Conservatory in Foggia.
An artist like none other, Francesco Lotoro has given a voice to those silenced by the atrocities of war. Here Francesco shares his journey of relentless devotion to preserving the story of humanity, proving that history lives on through music and connects the past, present, and future.
Sunetra Sarker first rose to fame as a teenager, playing Nisha Batra in the cult soap Brookside. Over the ensuing three decades, Sunetra has become a BAFTA member and a stalwart of British television. She is currently filming the fourth series of the hit drama Ackley Bridge, for which she has received significant praise for her pioneering role of Kanees.
Raised in England by parents who had come from India, Sunetra quickly became an actress of two worlds. In this keynote, she shares her inspiring journey of exploring and embracing her rich multicultural heritage.
Sharon Leslie Morgan is a genealogist, author, and the founder of Our Black Ancestry, an online community dedicated to providing resources for African American genealogical research. In 2019, she received the James Dent Walker Award from the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, the highest honor given to genealogists in her specialty.
Sharon has not only devoted her life to genealogy but has also actively fought racism head-on, as detailed in her book “Gather at the Table,” co-written with Thomas DeWolf, a descendent of one of the largest slave-owning families in United States history. Join us as Sharon details her journey of seeking healing, discovering family, and paving a path toward conciliation.
Erick Avari, an award-winning film and stage actor, has contributed to a variety of finely crafted performances in grand operas, soap operas, hit television series, award-winning independent films, and some of the highest-grossing cinematic works in Hollywood. Specifically known as a trailblazer for a generation of South Asian actors, Erick has played more than two dozen different ethnicities with authority and authenticity in his fight against stereotypical casting.
A man of the stage and film, Erick describes his journey of acting, stories of his family and childhood in India, as well as his thoughts on kindness and the duty we owe each other.
Nick Vujicic, an Australian American born without arms or legs, faced incredible trials throughout his life, but through perseverance and hope, he discovered purpose, strength, and the power of kindness and empathy. Now, he travels all over the globe, sharing his message of hope through inspirational speeches and powerful coaching.
Come join us and listen in as Nick shares an inspirational story of turning obstacles into opportunities and his ever-powerful message: you matter.
The brilliantly talented chorus and dance group from Japan, bless 4, made their major debut in 2003 with “Good Morning! Mr. Sunshine.” Eighteen years later, they have hosted performances across the globe, and have continued to impress audiences with their talent.
From Tokyo to the U.S. and back, bless4 describes their journey of coming together as a family to share their music and creativity. Tune in for a few songs along the way!
Diego Lugano, a former professional soccer player from Uruguay, has become known as one of the most talented athletes in the sport. His career lasted over a decade, from 2003 to 2014, and included 95 matches and two world cups. He was given the honor of being named the best captain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
With a long history in leadership, Diego describes bringing teams together around the world, raising a young family in different countries, and inspiring new generations of athletes.
Considered one of the best players in the history of Brazilian soccer, Tita entered the professional league with Flamengo, the most popular team in Brazil at the time, when he was just eighteen years old. Two years later, Tita was named Brazil’s Soccer Selection, an immense honor, and continued on to participate in the 1990 World Cup.
From Brazil to Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Guatemala, Tita has had a fantastic career in the sport of soccer. Join us as he shares his love of family and stories of playing with legends like Zico, helping Bayer Leverkusen win its first cup, and supporting Flamengo in their most successful season.
La actriz ganadora de un Óscar Marlee Matlin comparte en RootsTech su inspirador recorrido sobre la superación de obstáculos, la resiliencia y el coraje, vinculando sus triunfos personales con la historia y el legado de su familia.
Tara Roberts, scuba diver, storyteller, and National Geographic explorer, investigates African slave-trade shipwrecks and tells the stories written there.
La leyenda de la Super Bowl, Steve Young, reflexiona sobre el amor, el legado, las historias familiares, la conexión y el trabajo en equipo, destacando la manera en que la compasión y el perdón transforman las relaciones y dan forma a las generaciones.












