A creative technology professional, Olivia Dorsey Peacock’s varied experiences have given her a broad understanding of what’s possible with technology. Having earned BS and MS degrees in Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a minor in African American Studies, Olivia developed a digital community archive for the Marian Cheek Center for Saving and Making History and Culture and "Franklin Memories" a digital archive of historical photos from families in Franklin, North Carolina, which includes her own ancestral line. As a web developer, she specializes in the creation of family history websites and blogs. Her ultimate goal is to minimize obstacles to learning and researching African American [Family] History. Last year, she launched “Digital Black History,” a searchable directory of Black History projects, and “Unlock the Records,” an interactive guide that helps one research African American ancestors. She is also the host of "GenTech," a new YouTube series that shares methods for using technology to help people research, collaborate, and share their family history in new ways. Currently, she is hard at work redesigning "Franklin Memories" and continuing to develop new digital tools to aid in Black History and genealogy research. Learn more about Olivia’s work at OliviaPeacock.com
