Trena Ronnfeldt joins the Genealogy Society of Victoria staff today as as our new Library and Resources Manager, bringing with her a rich and varied background that includes three years at the National Library of Australia, where she worked with Trove and served as a Reference Librarian.
Before transitioning into the library sector, Trena built a successful career in administration and retail support, honing her organisational and customer service skills - strengths that continue to shape her professional approach. Her lifelong passion for family history inspired her to pursue a career in libraries, and in 2021 she graduated with High Distinctions from the Diploma of Library and Information Services at Swinburne University, completing work placements at both the National Archives and the National Library of Australia in Canberra.
A dedicated family historian since childhood, Trena deepened her expertise by completing the Diploma of Family History at the University of Tasmania in 2025, earning a place on the Roll of Excellence. She is particularly interested in harnessing DNA analysis and innovative technologies to deepen and expand genealogical research.
With a broad range of experience in family history methods, Trena is enthusiastic about sharing ideas, learning from others, and contributing her skills and energy to the vibrant GSV community.