Professional Genealogist

Eva Holmes, CG®, AG®

Eva Holmes, CG®, AG®, is a professional genealogist, educator, and writer from Portland, Maine with New England roots going back 12+ generations and ancestors who arrived more recently from Italy. Prior to transitioning to professional genealogy, she worked as an information technology consultant and project manager. Her specialties include writing and the application of technology to genealogical research.

Eva is the executive editor of Crossroads, the quarterly publication of the Utah Genealogical Association and has published articles in periodicals including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. Eva is the author of the Research in the States Guide to Maine published by the National Genealogical Society in 2024. She is currently researching and writing a volume for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants Silver Books Project, documenting five generations of descendants of Mayflower passenger George Soule.

As a dual credentialed genealogist, Eva is committed to genealogical education which increases awareness of professional standards. She serves as the Program Administrator of the GenProof Study Groups and as a trustee of the BCG Education Fund. She has mentored genealogists through programs such as ProGen, the Certification Discussion Group, and the NGS Advanced Skills in Genealogy course. She has presented and taught at national and regional events including RootsTech, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium.