Speaker: Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS

Areas of focus or expertise:

  • Debra A. Hoffman, professional genealogist, author, and lecturer, specializes in Maryland and German research.

Email contact: dalhoffman@gmail.com

Web/social media: none provided

Home: USA, Maryland, New Windsor

Native language: English

Presentation language(s): English

Preferred presentation type: virtual and in-person

Travel preferences: it depends

Biography

Debra A. Hoffman, professional genealogist, author, and lecturer, specializes in Maryland and German research. She has a certificate in Family History from Brigham Young University and a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS)-German Records from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She coordinated “Maryland: Researching in the Old Line State” at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and co-authored NGS’ Research in the States Series: Maryland. She currently serves as an At-Large Board Member and is the Secretary for the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society. She is the principal of Hoffman Genealogical Services and conducts research trips to Germany.

In which societies are you a member? Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, Palatines to America & many others

Speaking experience/references

List available upon request

Recording of previous presentation OR an IGGP partner you have presented for: Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society

Payment/expense arrangements

How do you approach payment for making a presentation? I am willing to negotiate a speaking fee with clients

Other expenses you would like to have reimbursed if you travel? Travel expenses

Recordings/additional materials

Are you willing to prepare a handout? Yes

Would you be willing to develop a presentation on another topic? Yes

Do you have any restrictions on recording, re-use of recordings, handouts, etc? It depends

Are you willing to have the presentation translated or translate it yourself? Yes

Presentation topics

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