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|AG - United States Gulf South | |AG - United States Gulf South | ||
|BA - History/Family History | |BA - History/Family History | ||
MA - History/Education | MA - History/Education | ||
|United States/Canada, African American Research | |United States/Canada, African American Research | ||
|US/Canada Research Team | |US/Canada Research Team | ||
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|[[Image:AndersonLH 75.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:AndersonLH|Liv H. Anderson]] | |||
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|Laders Business College, Norway | |||
|Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic and Finnish Research | |||
|Nordic Research Team | |||
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|[[Image:Camille_A.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:CamilleAndrus|Camille Andrus]] | |||
|AG - Austria, Czechia, Germany, Germany East, Germany South, Poland | |||
|GC - Germans from Russia Studies | |||
BA - Family History-Genealogy; German minor | |||
|Armenia, Austria, Czechia, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia | |||
|Research Specialist | |||
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|[[Image:Brandon Baird.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Butterbb39|Brandon Baird]]||Spain, France, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Chile, Colombia-Panama, Peru, Argentina-Uruguay, Venezuela, Brazil|| B.A. Family History-Genealogy | |[[Image:Brandon Baird.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Butterbb39|Brandon Baird]]||Spain, France, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Chile, Colombia-Panama, Peru, Argentina-Uruguay, Venezuela, Brazil|| B.A. Family History-Genealogy | ||
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|[[Image:Charlotte Champenois.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:charlottenoellechampenois1|Charlotte N. Champenois]]||Germany Northwest, Sweden, Denmark, Austria||BA in Family History–Genealogy and German Studies; Editing and Scandinavian Studies minors ||Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Czechia||Research Specialist | |||
|[[Image:Charlotte Champenois.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:charlottenoellechampenois1|Charlotte N. Champenois | |||
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|<br>[[User:Mckennacooper|Mckenna Cooper]] | |[[Image:Mckenna_Cooper.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Mckennacooper|Mckenna Cooper]] | ||
|AG<sup>®</sup> Scotland, Czechia | |AG<sup>®</sup> Scotland, Czechia | ||
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|[[ | |[[File:Foto de Arturo3.jpg|alt=|100x100px]]<br>[[User:CuellarArturo|Arturo Cuellar]]||Mexico, Peru, Colombia-Panama, Argentina-Uruguay||BA - University Studies | ||
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|BA - Family History | AS - Family History | ||
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BA - International Relations | |||
MA - Latin America Regional Studies | |||
||Spanish/Hispanic Research | |||
|Research Specialist | |Research Specialist | ||
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|BA - Family History | [[User:Gamblea|Alyssa Gamble]] | ||
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|Research Specialist | |BA - Professional Studies | ||
* Family History Certificate | |||
* Advanced Family History Certificate | |||
|U.S. & Canada | |||
|U.S. and Canada Research Specialist | |||
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|[[Image:Debbie Gurtler Head Shot.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DSGurtler|Debbie Gurtler]]||Spain, Mid-South States, Mexico, Portugal | |[[Image:Debbie Gurtler Head Shot.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DSGurtler|Debbie Gurtler]]||Spain, Mid-South States, Mexico, Portugal|| ||Spanish/Hispanic Research, France, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Quebec, US, DNA||Assistant Director of the FamilySearch Library | ||
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|[[File:Jasonharrisonupdatedphoto.jpg|100x100px]]<br>[[User:HarrisonJB|Jason B. Harrison]]|| || || US/Canada | |[[File:Jasonharrisonupdatedphoto.jpg|100x100px]]<br>[[User:HarrisonJB|Jason B. Harrison]]|| || || US/Canada | ||
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MS - History | MS - History | ||
|German, Dutch, and Slavic Research||Research Specialist | |German, Dutch, and Slavic Research||Research Specialist | ||
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|[[Image:Fritz Juengling photo.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Bdyh|Fritz Juengling, Ph.D]]., AG||Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria | |||
Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen | |||
|Ph.D. - Germanic Philology | |||
MA - Germanic Philology | |||
BA - International Studies | |||
BA - Secondary Education | |||
|Research in German, Scandinavian, and Dutch speaking countries | |||
|Internship Coordinator | |||
German Team Manager | |||
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|[[File:Jacqueline.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Bubblegr18|Jacqueline Kanyuck]] | |||
|AG- Quebec | |||
|BA - Family History | |||
|United States and Canada | |||
|Research Specialist | |||
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|[[Image:Joni Kesler photo new.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:KeslerJL|Joni L. Kesler]]||Midwestern States | |[[Image:Joni Kesler photo new.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:KeslerJL|Joni L. Kesler]]||Midwestern States | ||
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| MA - Medieval History | | MA - Medieval History | ||
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|[[User:Amberannelarsen|Amber Larsen]] | |[[User:Amberannelarsen|Amber Larsen]] | ||
|Denmark | |Denmark | ||
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|Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish | |Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish | ||
|Research Wiki | |Research Wiki | ||
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|[[File:Savannah Larson.jpg|96x96px]]<br>[[User:Savvig|Savannah Larson]] | |[[File:Savannah Larson.jpg|left|frameless|96x96px]]<br> | ||
[[User:Savvig|Savannah Larson]] | |||
|Sweden | |Sweden | ||
|BA - Family History/Genealogy | |BA - Family History/Genealogy | ||
|Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | |Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | ||
|Research Specialist | |Research Specialist | ||
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|[[File:Heather Mecham (July 2022).jpg| 75px]]<br>[[User:bloosgrl|Heather Mecham]] | |[[File:Heather Mecham (July 2022).jpg| 75px]]<br>[[User:bloosgrl|Heather Mecham]] | ||
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[[User:NaisbittRL|Raymon L. Naisbitt, M.Ed.]] | [[User:NaisbittRL|Raymon L. Naisbitt, M.Ed.]] | ||
|England | |England | ||
|M.Ed. | |M.Ed. | ||
|England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand | |||
|England, Ireland | |Professional Services Manager | ||
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|[[File:KN.jpg|100px]]<br>[[User:NelsonKC|Ken Nelson]]|||| BS -Political Science/ Minor History ||United States/Canada, New England, US Military||Research Wiki | |[[File:KN.jpg|100px]]<br>[[User:NelsonKC|Ken Nelson]]||AG,New England|| BS -Political Science/ Minor History ||United States/Canada, New England, US Military||Research Wiki | ||
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|[[Image:PoffenbergerDS.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:PoffenbergerDS|Dan Poffenberger]]||England|| ||British Isles: | |[[Image:PoffenbergerDS.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:PoffenbergerDS|Dan Poffenberger]]||England|| ||British Isles: | ||
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|[[File: | |[[File:Lyn.jpg|alt=|100x100px]]<br>[[User:Lynrasmussen|Lyn Rasmussen]]|| CG, Certified Genealogist | ||
| BA - Family History/Genealogy Brigham Young University|| U.S. Research | |||
-Southern States | |||
-American Southwest | |||
-African American | |||
-Native American | |||
Canada | |||
|United States & Canada | |||
<nowiki>-U.S. Research Specialist</nowiki> | |||
-Guest Help | |||
-Internship Team, Assistant Coordinator | |||
-Special Collections Team Lead | |||
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[[User:Korirobbins|Kori Robbins]] | [[User:Korirobbins|Kori Robbins]] | ||
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|BA - Family History/Genealogy | |BA - Family History/Genealogy | ||
|England | |England | ||
|Research Specialist | |Research Specialist | ||
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|[[Image:Lena (002).jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Stoutlw|Lena Stout]]|| || ||Asia: Chinese | |[[Image:Lena (002).jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Stoutlw|Lena Stout]]|| || ||Asia: Chinese||Asia Research | ||
Team Manager | |||
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|[[Image:Svare J2998 600.jpg|80px]]<br>[[User:SvareJM|Jeff Svare]]||AG, Norway||AA-Family & Local History, BA-History || Nordic | |[[Image:Svare J2998 600.jpg|80px]]<br>[[User:SvareJM|Jeff Svare]]||AG, Norway||AA-Family & Local History, BA-History || Nordic | ||
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|[[File:Suzi Trotter. | |[[File:Suzi Trotter pic.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Suzanne "Suzi" Trotter,AG|Suzanne "Suzi" Trotter, AG]]||AG, Germany||BA-English (BYU); BA-Family History & Genealogy, Emphasis in Germanic Research (BYU)||Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Immigration to U.S., DNA||Research Specialist | ||
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|[[Image:Lauren Wake Photo.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Laurenwake|Lauren Wake]]||Spain | |[[Image:Lauren Wake Photo.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Laurenwake|Lauren Wake]]||Spain||BA -Family History||Hispanic, Portuguese, Brazilian, and Italian Research||Research Specialist | ||
|Research Specialist | |||
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|[[File:Darris.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:WilliamsDa|Darris Williams]] | |[[File:Darris.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:WilliamsDa|Darris Williams]] | ||
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|[[File: | |[[File:Pamela Peterson.jpeg |alt=|87x87px]]<br>[[User:Pamelabp|Pamela Peterson]] | ||
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|BA - Family History | |BA - Family History / Genealogy | ||
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| | |MSc - Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies University of Strathclyde | ||
BS - History | |||
Utah State University | |||
|United States, England, Scotland | |||
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|BA - Professional Studies | |BA - Professional Studies | ||
* Family History | * Family History Research | ||
* Advanced Family History Research | |||
AAS - Family History Research | |||
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Revision as of 10:10, 20 April 2023
Guest Services[edit | edit source]
Research Specialists are available to answer your research questions in person when you visit the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City! Our professional research specialists are either Accredited or Certified as Professional Genealogists. Research Specialists have extensive knowledge of records and resources, and research experience in the British Isles, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, and the United States. They can also read, write, and speak many languages. Resources are also available to assist you with Asian, African, and Polynesian family history.
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Research Specialists[edit | edit source]
Name | AG/CG/Other Credential | Degrees |
Region/Specialty |
Current Assignment |
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![]() Becky Adamson |
Scotland | Certificate in Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies
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United States and British Research | VIP Hosting & Research Services |
![]() Julia Anderson |
AG - United States Gulf South | BA - History/Family History
MA - History/Education |
United States/Canada, African American Research | US/Canada Research Team |
![]() Liv H. Anderson |
AG - Norway
CG |
Laders Business College, Norway | Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic and Finnish Research | Nordic Research Team |
![]() Camille Andrus |
AG - Austria, Czechia, Germany, Germany East, Germany South, Poland | GC - Germans from Russia Studies
BA - Family History-Genealogy; German minor |
Armenia, Austria, Czechia, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia | Research Specialist |
![]() Brandon Baird |
Spain, France, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Chile, Colombia-Panama, Peru, Argentina-Uruguay, Venezuela, Brazil | B.A. Family History-Genealogy
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Hispanic, Portugal, Brazil, France, and Italy Research | Research Specialist |
![]() Danielle L. Batson, MLS |
Midwestern States | MLS | US/Canada, African American Research | Wiki Content Team |
![]() Charlotte N. Champenois |
Germany Northwest, Sweden, Denmark, Austria | BA in Family History–Genealogy and German Studies; Editing and Scandinavian Studies minors | Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Czechia | Research Specialist |
![]() Mckenna Cooper |
AG® Scotland, Czechia
QG™ |
MSc-Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies
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British Isles, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian Research | Research Specialist |
![]() Arturo Cuellar |
Mexico, Peru, Colombia-Panama, Argentina-Uruguay | BA - University Studies
AS - Family History BA - International Relations MA - Latin America Regional Studies |
Spanish/Hispanic Research | Research Specialist |
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BA - Professional Studies
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U.S. & Canada | U.S. and Canada Research Specialist | |
![]() Debbie Gurtler |
Spain, Mid-South States, Mexico, Portugal | Spanish/Hispanic Research, France, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Quebec, US, DNA | Assistant Director of the FamilySearch Library | |
![]() Jason B. Harrison |
US/Canada | VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager | ||
![]() Baerbel Johnson |
Germany,
Germany Northwest
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AA - Family and Local History Studies
BA - Sociology |
Research in German-speaking countries, Dutch research, Polish research | Research Specialist |
![]() Daniël R. Jones, MS, AG |
Switzerland, Germany East, Germany South, Germany Northwest, The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg | BA -Family History
MS - History |
German, Dutch, and Slavic Research | Research Specialist |
![]() Fritz Juengling, Ph.D., AG |
Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria
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Ph.D. - Germanic Philology
MA - Germanic Philology BA - International Studies BA - Secondary Education |
Research in German, Scandinavian, and Dutch speaking countries | Internship Coordinator
German Team Manager |
![]() Jacqueline Kanyuck |
AG- Quebec | BA - Family History | United States and Canada | Research Specialist |
![]() Joni L. Kesler |
Midwestern States
England |
US/Canada,
DNA |
VIP Hosting & Research Services | |
Senia Kirk | MA - Medieval History
BA - Latin, Ancient Greek, Folklore |
British Isles, Medieval Europe | Research Specialist | |
Trisha Kougioulis | MA - Public History
BA - Communication |
Greece | Research Wiki | |
Amber Larsen | Denmark | Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish | Research Wiki | |
Sweden | BA - Family History/Genealogy | Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | Research Specialist | |
![]() Heather Mecham |
AG - North Central U.S. | BA French Teaching | United States, French Canadian | VIP Hosting & Research Services |
Geoffrey Fröberg Morris |
Sweden, Denmark | Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | Nordic Research Team Manager | |
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England | M.Ed. | England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand | Professional Services Manager |
![]() Ken Nelson |
AG,New England | BS -Political Science/ Minor History | United States/Canada, New England, US Military | Research Wiki |
Dan Poffenberger |
England | British Isles:
England, Ireland |
British Research Team Manager | |
![]() Lyn Rasmussen |
CG, Certified Genealogist | BA - Family History/Genealogy Brigham Young University | U.S. Research
-Southern States -American Southwest -African American -Native American Canada |
United States & Canada
-U.S. Research Specialist -Guest Help -Internship Team, Assistant Coordinator -Special Collections Team Lead |
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England | BA - Family History/Genealogy | England | Research Specialist |
Vicki Standing |
Midwest | MLIS | US/Canada Research Specialist,
African American |
VIP Hosting & Research Services |
![]() Lena Stout |
Asia: Chinese | Asia Research
Team Manager | ||
![]() Jeff Svare |
AG, Norway | AA-Family & Local History, BA-History | Nordic
Historical Records |
Research Wiki |
![]() Beth Taylor |
CG | US/Canada
DNA, Quakers, Technology |
Guest Help | |
![]() Tanner Blair Tolman |
Denmark | Denmark, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish | Research Specialist | |
![]() Suzanne "Suzi" Trotter, AG |
AG, Germany | BA-English (BYU); BA-Family History & Genealogy, Emphasis in Germanic Research (BYU) | Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Immigration to U.S., DNA | Research Specialist |
![]() Lauren Wake |
Spain | BA -Family History | Hispanic, Portuguese, Brazilian, and Italian Research | Research Specialist |
![]() Darris Williams |
BA - Family & Community History | Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada | Wiki Team Manager & Community Trees Manager |
Interns[edit | edit source]
Name | AG/CG | Degrees/Other Credential |
Region/Specialty |
Current Assignment |
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![]() Pamela Peterson |
BA - Family History / Genealogy | United States & England | VIP Hosting & Research Services | |
MSc - Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies University of Strathclyde
Utah State University |
United States, England, Scotland | VIP Hosting & Research Services | ||
BA - Professional Studies
AAS - Family History Research |
United States and Canada | U.S. & Canada Research Specialist |
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