Breana Jones

Biography

Breana Jones is a Principal Product Manager at Ancestry, where she leads Storytelling experiences that help people discover, understand, and preserve their family history. With more than a decade of experience at the intersection of storytelling and technology, she has built products at ESPN's Andscape, FiveThirtyEight, Medium, and VICE. A journalist by training, Breana holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri and a Master's degree from New York University.

Sessions

1. Discover & Preserve the Stories that Shape US Presented by Ancestry

   Thu, Nov 5, 10:40 AM – 11:40 AM CT

   Track Global

   Every family has stories worth preserving, but many begin with only a few names, photos, or memories. In this session, attendees will learn how to transform what they already know into a living family history using Ancestry's powerful genealogy tools and AI-powered discovery experience. Led by Ancestry CTO Sriram Thiagarajan, VP & Chief Legal Officer Lisa Garden Glover, and Principal Product Manager Breana Jones, this session will guide participants through building the foundation of a family tree, uncovering historical records with AI, and preserving family photos, documents, and stories for future generations. Along the way, attendees will gain insight into the importance of responsible AI, privacy, and trust when preserving their family's legacy.