Yvette Hoitink, MLitt, CG®, QGTM is a professional genealogist, writer, and lecturer from the Netherlands who specializes in researching Dutch ancestors. Her Dutch Genealogy website has helped thousands of people find their ancestors. Yvette does research for clients with ancestors from the Netherlands or its former colonies, including New Netherland. She has a master’s degree in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee in Scotland and holds the Certified Genealogist® and Qualified GenealogistTM credentials. Her articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly won excellence awards. Yvette lectures about research in the Netherlands, methodology, technology, and related topics.