Holly Marie Howard, PMP

ProGen Member Overview

Holly Marie Howard is a certified Project Management Professional with a double major in English and Communications from Susquehanna University. Holly has blended years of experience in the information technology field, including database and project management, with her passion for genealogical research. A seventh generation Pennsylvania German, Holly has over 30 years of research experience with a focus on the middle Atlantic region. Her sister’s desire to join the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was the impetus for developing expertise in lineage society work. A Texas resident, Holly has expanded her interest to the home state of her husband and has performed extensive research in the Lone Star state. Prior to joining AncestryProGenealogists, she was a textile collection manager for Quilts, Inc., which provided opportunities to research antique quilts and learn their stories. Holly lectures locally and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.


Education

Susquehanna University, B.A. with honors, double major in English and Communications
Certificate in American Genealogical Studies, National Genealogical Society
ProGen 38 Alumni
Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) - Mastering the Art of Genealogical Documentation with Thomas Jones
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) - Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis with Judy Russell
Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) - Genetics for Genealogy with Patti Hobbs
DAR Genealogy Research Institute (GRI) - 2022-2024 attendee


Experience

Family History Guides, Owner and Senior Genealogist
Ancestry ProGenealogists, Genealogist, including background research for the television show "Who Do You Think You Are?"
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Texas State Application Team