2026
Keynote & Presenters

"Family Ties That Inspired Me!"

Tralayne Davis is a proud native Washingtonian, born and raised in the Hilltop community of Tacoma. A graduate of Wilson High School (now Silas High School), she has long been committed to serving others and has held leadership roles throughout her community and within her church.

Tralayne is passionate about uplifting others and strengthening families. She is the founder of James Matthew Commission, an organization dedicated to supporting and serving children in foster care.

When she is not serving her community, Tralayne enjoys spending meaningful time with family and friends and investing in relationships that uplift and inspire. She believes deeply that time should be purposeful and fruitful, and she strives to live each day with intention and grace.

Tralayne is honored to be part of this special celebration and looks forward to sharing in a day that celebrates heritage, connection, and the power of family.

"You've opened the boxes now what?  How to preserve and share your Family History." 

I am an Air Force veteran of 22 years with over 45 years of Information Technology

experience. I was exposed to Genealogy by my mom in the early 1970’s but did not

start working on it until 2019. I joined the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society

in 2021 and am currently serving as President of the Society. My dad passed away in

1989 and my mom in 2015. I inherited boxes of photos, documents and memorabilia

that had belonged to them and their parents, and I am still process of preserving and

sharing the family history.

"On the Record: How to Create an Oral History."

Dan Call is an award-winning Spanish and Social Studies teacher at Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma, WA. He also instructs in the ML certification program at Pacific Lutheran University. He regularly welcomes visiting educators from around the world into his classroom and collaborates with educators and community organizations around the Pacific Northwest. Outside of teaching he enjoys cooking for friends and family and reading everything he can get his hands on. 

COMING SOON!