Andre Kearns, MBA
President and Board Chair, National Genealogical Society; Founder & CEO, Black Ancestries | National Genealogical Society
André Kearns is President and Board Chair of the National Genealogical Society and founder and CEO of Black Ancestries, which helps families of African descent uncover, celebrate, and preserve their family histories. He is the author of Finding Cornerstone Stories, published by American Ancestors and 10 Million Names. Through his research and storytelling, André brings overlooked ancestors’ lives into focus and helps others discover the inspiration within their own family histories. He is a recipient of NGS’s Shirley Langdon Wilcox Award for Exemplary Volunteerism.
