Educational Technology Specialist
Andrew Redfern, BEd, GradCertEdLeadership, CIYTAndrew Redfern is a passionate family historian with an eclectic mix of ancestors—including convicts, murderers, priests, wealthy gentlemen, travelling musicians, and the odd asylum inmate. Inspired by his mother, he began researching his family history in high school and hasn’t stopped since.
A director of the Society of Australian Genealogists, Andrew leads their AI & IT Special Interest Group and serves on both the education and technology committees. He was instrumental in the Ironclad Sisterhood project, which digitised records of more than 4,700 convict women.
Andrew has a strong interest in using technology to enhance genealogical research and storytelling. He has developed and delivered numerous courses and webinars on digital skills for family historians, helping researchers organise, manage, and present their work more effectively. He is also fast gaining recognition as a leader in the use of artificial intelligence in family history, having presented to audiences across Australia, the UK, and the US.
His session Researching Convicts Transported to Australia was listed as of the most popular talks at RootsTech 2025. He has also spoken at the Connections 2025 conference and delivered highly rated sessions for Legacy Family Tree Webinars. With backgrounds in education, technology, and theatre, Andrew brings both clarity and creativity to every presentation.
