Risa Daitzman Heywood, CG® is a professional genealogist, writer, and presenter. She has over 25 years’ experience researching Jewish families, particularly from the Russian Empire. Risa is a director on the board of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) and a member of the Association for Professional Genealogists (APG). Risa is an American living in Lisbon, Portugal. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists.