Katherine Schober is German genealogy translator, author, and dedicated educator. As the founder of Germanology Unlocked, she brings over a decade of professional experience to her mission of helping individuals uncover and preserve their German family stories.

Katherine specializes in deciphering old German handwriting, offering a range of services that include expert translations, engaging webinars, and in-depth classes and workshops. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker at major national genealogy conferences such as RootsTech, the International German Genealogy Partnership Conference, National Genealogical Society, and more.

Her translations have been featured on the History Channel and PBS’ “Finding Your Roots”.
Katherine lives in Bend, Oregon with her Austrian husband and their two sons, and can be reached via e-mail at admin@germanologyunlocked.com or at her website https://germanologyunlocked.com/.