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=='''Guest Services'''==


Research specialists are available to answer your research questions in person when you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City! Our professional research specialists are either Accredited or Certified as Genealogists.To request assistance with your family history research, go to the Research Assistance desk on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, or the U.S./Canada 2<sup>nd</sup> floor. Research Specialists have extensive knowledge of records, 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. To prevent wasting your time standing in line waiting for research assistance, we have implemented a paging system to connect you with needed expertise. The volunteer at the Research Assistance Desk can page a specialist to assist you with your research. 
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.  


If you are not able to come to Salt Lake City, you can take online classes in our [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center] for various localities and subjects. For local research assistance, you can find help at FamilySearch Libraries or Family History Centers. To find help in your area, click on the following link: [https://familysearch.org/ask/help#localResource Local Help] and enter your zip code or city.
To request assistance at the FamilySearch Library, sign up with the "Get Help" button on any computer or go to the Research Specialist desk on the International B1 floor or the U.S./Canada 2<sup>nd</sup> floor.  


==These specialists are generally available:==
To receive assistance from home, you can take online classes in our [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center] for various localities and subjects, post questions or documents for translation in the [https://community.familysearch.org/en Community] or [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library//family-history-library-research-consultations sign up for a free online research consultation]. 
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For local research assistance, you can find help at FamilySearch Libraries or FamilySearch Centers. To locate a library or center in your area click on [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Local Help] and enter your zip code or city.
 
==Research Specialists==
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|[[File:Becky L Adamson 2.jpg|alt=|87x87px]]<br>[[User:Becky Adamson|Becky Adamson]]
|Scotland
|Certificate in Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies
 
 
AAS - Family History
|United States and British Research
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
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|[[File:Julia Anderson Headshot.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:AndersonJuliaAnn|Julia Anderson, MA, AG, AGL]]
|AG - United States Gulf South
 
 
Accredited Genealogist Lecturer
|BA - History/Family History
MA - History/Education
|United States/Canada, African American Research
|US/Canada Research Team
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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
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M.Ed. Instructional Design and Educational Technology
|Hispanic, Portugal, Brazil, France, and Italy Research||Research Specialist
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|[[File:D Batson 7 2 21.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Batsondl|Danielle L. Batson, MLS]]||Midwestern States|| MLS
|US/Canada, African American Research||Wiki Content Team
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| [[Image:AndersonLH 75.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:AndersonLH|Liv H. Anderson]]
|Jim Bratt
| Norway
|AG - Gulf South
| CG
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| Community
|U.S. and Canada Team
| Nordic/Scandinavia
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| [[Image:Brandon Baird.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Butterbb39|Brandon Baird]]         ||Spain  ||France, Mexico ||Spanish/Hispanic Research ||Latin America  ||Latin America
|[[File:Maren B photo.jpg|frameless|123x123px]]
[[User:Marencburgess9|Maren Burgess]]
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|Latin America, United States and Canada
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
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|[[Image:Charlotte Champenois.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:charlottenoellechampenois1|Charlotte N. Champenois, AG, AGL]]||AG - Germany Northwest, Sweden, Denmark, Austria<br><br>Accredited Genealogist Lecturer||BA in Family History–Genealogy and German Studies; Editing and Scandinavian Studies minors ||Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, France, the Netherlands ||Research Specialist
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| [[Image:BingamanTD.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:BingamanTD|Timothy D. Bingaman]] ||Mid-Atlantic States || || ||Community||US/Canada
|[[Image:Mckenna_Cooper.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Mckennacooper|Mckenna Cooper]]
|AG<sup>®</sup> Scotland, Czechia
QG™
|MSc-Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies
 
 
BA- Anthropology
 
|British Isles, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian Research
|Research Specialist
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|[[User:ZhiAiChiang/Sandbox|Theresa Chiang]]
|[[File:Kayla Gomez.jpg|alt=|87x87px]]<br>[[User:Kayla.sands|Kayla Gomez]]
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|BA - Family History & Genealogy
|Latin America
|Latin America Research Specialist
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|[[Image:Debbie Gurtler Head Shot.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DSGurtler|Debbie Gurtler]]||Spain, Mid-South States, Mexico, Portugal, and Chile|| ||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
|VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager
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|[[Image:Baerbel Johnson2.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:JohnsonBX|Baerbel Johnson]]||Germany,
Germany Northwest
Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen
|AA - Family and Local History Studies
BA - Sociology
|Research in German-speaking countries, Dutch research, Polish research||Research Specialist
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|[[File:Daniel Jones photograph.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Gublerjones|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
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|[[Image:Joni Kesler photo new.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:KeslerJL|Joni L. Kesler]]||Midwestern States
England
| ||US/Canada,
DNA
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
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|[[File:Senia Kirk.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Senfkirk|Senia Kirk]]||
| MA - Medieval History
BA - Latin, Ancient Greek, Folklore
|British Isles, Medieval Europe||Research Specialist
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|[[User:TrishaKougioulis|Trisha Kougioulis]]|| || MA - Public History
BA - Communication
|Greece||Research Wiki
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|[[User:Amberannelarsen|Amber Larsen]]
|Denmark
|BA - Family History/Genealogy
|Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish
|Research Wiki
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|[[File:Savannah Larson.jpg|96x96px]]<br>[[User:Savvig|Savannah Larson]]
|Sweden
|BA - Family History/Genealogy
|Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian
|Research Specialist
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|[[File:Alyssa Gamble Picture.jpg|108x108px]]<br>[[User:Gamblea|Alyssa Gamble Martinez]]
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|Chinese
|BA - Professional Studies
 
* Family History Certificate
* Advanced Family History Certificate
|U.S. & Canada
|U.S. and Canada Research Specialist
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|[[File:JanaleeMcBrideHeadshot.jpg|80px]]<br>[[User:Tdmjp|Janalee McBride]]
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|BS - Professional Studies
 
* Family History Research
 
AAS - Family History Research
|United States and Canada
|U.S. & Canada Research Specialist
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|[[File:Heather Mecham (July 2022).jpg| 75px]]<br>[[User:bloosgrl|Heather Mecham]]
|AG - North Central U.S.
|BA French Teaching
|United States, French Canadian
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
|Asia
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| [[Image:Arturo Cuellar.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:CuellarArturo|Arturo Cuellar]] ||Mexico || || ||Community            ||Latin America
|[[File:Geoff Morris.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:MorrisGF|Geoffrey Fröberg Morris]]||Sweden, Denmark|| ||Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian||Nordic Research Team  Manager
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| [[Image:DunnPB 98.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DunnPB|Phillip B. Dunn]] ||England ||Scotland || ||  Community          ||British Isles
|[[Image:Naisbittrl2.jpg|75px]]
[[User:NaisbittRL|Raymon L. Naisbitt, M.Ed.]]
|England
|M.Ed. - Instructional Design and Educational Technology
BA - Political Science; minors in History and International Studies
|England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean, Italy, British India, DNA.
|British Isles and Asia Research Manager
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| [[Image:Craig-foster.jpg|75x99px]]<br>[[User:FosterCL|Craig Foster]]||Scotland || || || Guest Help          ||British Isles
|[[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:Debbie Gurtler Head Shot.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DSGurtler|Debbie Gurtler]] ||Spain || Mid-South States, Mexico || Spanish/Hispanic Research ||Latin America-Southern Europe Team Manager||Latin America
|[[File:Pamela Peterson.jpeg |alt=|87x87px]]<br>[[User:Pamelabp|Pamela Peterson]]
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|BA - Family History / Genealogy
|United States & England
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
|-
|-
| [[File:Jasonharrisonupdatedphoto.jpg|100x100px]]<br>[[User:HarrisonJB|Jason B. Harrison]] || ||CG || ||VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager || US/Canada
|[[Image:PoffenbergerDS.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:PoffenbergerDS|Dan Poffenberger]]||England|| ||British Isles:
England, Ireland
||British Research Team Manager
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| [[Image:Baerbel Johnson2.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:JohnsonBX|Baerbel Johnson]] ||Germany || Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen|| ||Guest Help Team || International
|[[File:KoriRobbins.jpg|frameless|94x94px]]
[[User:Korirobbins|Kori Robbins]]
|England
|BA - Family History/Genealogy
|England
|Research Specialist
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| [[Image:|75px]]<br>[[User:Gublerjones|Daniël R. Jones, MS]] ||Switzerland || ||German and Dutch Research ||Simplified Learning ||International
|[[File:KaterinaSchmidt.jpg|frameless|94x94px]]
[[User:Kitkat96|Katerina Schmidt]]
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|BS - Human Development, Minor in Genealogy
|Poland
|Research Specialist
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| [[Image:Fritz Juengling photo.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Bdyh|Fritz Juengling, Ph.D]]. ||Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Sweden ||Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen|| ||Simplified Learning ||International
|[[User:Greenapplecrisp12|Kelly Sigui]]
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|BA - Family History/Genealogy
|Latin American and Southern European Research
|Research Specialist
|-
|-
| [[Image:Joni Kesler photo new.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:KeslerJL|Joni L. Kesler]] ||Midwestern States || England ||DNA  ||VIP Hosting & Research Services ||US/Canada
|[[Image:WspStanding, Vicki.JPG|80px]]<br>[[User:StandingVE|Vicki Standing]]||Midwest|||MLIS||US/Canada Research Specialist,
African American
|VIP Hosting & Research Services
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| [[Image:KnowlesWT.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:KnowlesWT|W. Todd Knowles]] ||England || ||Jewish ||VIP Hosting & Research Services || British Isles
|[[Image:Lena (002).jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Stoutlw|Lena Stout]]|| || ||Asia: Chinese||Asia Research
Team Manager
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| [[Image:HaslamA.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:MageeAnka|Anka Magee]] ||Norway || Denmark, Sweden || ||Guest Help || Nordic/Scandinavia
|[[Image:Svare J2998 600.jpg|80px]]<br>[[User:SvareJM|Jeff Svare]]||AG, Norway||AA-Family & Local History, BA-History || Nordic
Historical Records
| Research Wiki
|-
|-
|[[Image:Beth_Taylor.jpg|75px]] <br> [[User:TaylorBE|Beth Taylor]]|| CG
| ||US/Canada
DNA, Quakers, Technology
|Guest Help
|-
|-
| [[File:Geoff Morris.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:MorrisGF|Geoffrey Fröberg Morris]] ||Sweden, Denmark ||   || ||Project Manager ||Nordic/Scandinavia
|[[File:Tanner Face.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:TannerBlairTolman|Tanner Blair Tolman]]||Denmark|| ||Denmark, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish||Research Specialist
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| []<br>[[User: |Camille Andrus]] ||Germany|| ||German ||Community ||International
|[[File:Suzi Trotter.PNG|75px]]<br>[[User:Suzi_Trotter|Suzanne "Suzi" Trotter-Martin, AG®]]||AG® - Germany (2019), AG® - Czechia (in process)||BA - Genealogy & Family History, German; BA - English; ABD M.Ed - Teaching||Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Prussian-Poland, Austrian-Poland, DNA Analysis||Research Specialist
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| [[Image:PoffenbergerDS.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:PoffenbergerDS|Dan Poffenberger]] ||England|| || ||Guest Help Team Manager ||British Isles
|[[Image:Lauren Wake Photo.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Laurenwake|Lauren Wake]]||Spain, Brazil||BA -Family History||Hispanic, Portuguese, Brazilian, and Italian Research||Research Specialist
|-
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| [[Image:LDS SmithCE LThumb.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:SmithCE|Carol Smith]] ||New England || || ||Community Team Manager ||US/Canada
||[[File:Hailey_Wentz.png|75px]]<br>[[User:Haileyjanettewentz|Hailey Thompson]]
|Peru
|BA - Family History
|Slavic and Latin American/Southern European Research
|Research Specialist
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| [[Image:Lena (002).jpg|75px]]<br>Lena Stout || || ||China||VIP Hosting & Research Services||Asia
|[[File:Darris.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:WilliamsDa|Darris Williams]]
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|BA - Family & Community History
|Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada
|Wiki Team Manager & Community Trees Manager
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| [[Image:Lauren photo.jpeg|75px]]<br>[[User:Laurenwake|Lauren Wake]] || || ||Spanish/Hispanic Research ||Guest Help ||International
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| [[Image:TaylorBE 98.JPG|75px]] <br> [[User:TaylorBE|Beth Taylor]] || ||CG ||DNA, Quakers, Technology ||Guest Help ||US/Canada
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==These specialists are occasionally available:==
==Interns==
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| [[Image:BaldridgeDJ.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:BaldridgeDJ|Deborah Baldridge]] ||   ||     ||   ||Digital Describe||US/Canada
! style="background-color: #86AF3A;" width="22%" |{{color|white|Name}}
! style="background-color: #86AF3A;" width="19%" |{{color|white|AG/CG}}
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| [[Image:BatsonDL 98.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:Batsondl|Danielle L. Batson, MLS]] ||Midwestern States || ||  ||Wiki Projects      ||US/Canada
|[[File:IsraelPoulson.jpeg|100px]] <br>
[[User:poulis19|Israel Poulson]]
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|BA - Family History and Genealogy (in progress)
|Latin America & Southern Europe
|Latin America & Southern Europe Research Specialist
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| [[Image:OswaldDB.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:OswaldDB#161x209px.C2.A0_David_B._Oswald.2C_MLS|David Oswald, MLS]] || ||   ||  ||Digital Describe ||British Isles
|[[File:Headshot.jpg|100px]]<br>[[User:Jalyseortiz|Jalyse Ortiz]]
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|BA- Sociology
minor Family History and Genealogy
|Germany, Prussian Poland, United States, England
|German Research Specialist
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| [[Image:Naisbittrl2.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:NaisbittRL|Raymon L. Naisbitt]] ||England ||   ||  ||Discovery & Outreach Manager ||British Isles
|[[File:JCM 2021 headshot.jpg|100px]]<br>[[User:JenniferMoulder|Jennifer Moulder]]
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|AAS - Family History Research
BFA - Interior Design
|United States and Canada
|U.S. & Canada Research Specialist
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| [[Image:Yvonne-s.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:SorensonYJ|Yvonne Sorenson]] ||New England || ||Canada ||Library Operations Manager ||US/Canada
|[[File:Lori Picture.jpg|100px]]<br>[[User:Lkmontague|Lori Montague]]
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|AAS - Family History Research
BS - Elementary Education
|England
United States
|British Research Specialist
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| [[Image:Kathy.jpg|75px]] <br> [[User:WarburtonKJ|Kathy Warburton]] || || ||||Member & Public Outreach ||British Isles
|<br>[[User:mcbreneman|Matt Breneman]]
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|BA - Family History and Genealogy (in progress)
|Slavic
|Slavic Research Specialist
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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.

To request assistance at the FamilySearch Library, sign up with the "Get Help" button on any computer or go to the Research Specialist desk on the International B1 floor or the U.S./Canada 2nd floor.

To receive assistance from home, you can take online classes in our Learning Center for various localities and subjects, post questions or documents for translation in the Community or sign up for a free online research consultation.

For local research assistance, you can find help at FamilySearch Libraries or FamilySearch Centers. To locate a library or center in your area click on Local Help and enter your zip code or city.

Research Specialists[edit | edit source]

Name AG/CG/Other Credential Degrees

Region/Specialty

Current Assignment

Becky Adamson 		Scotland Certificate in Genealogical, Paleographic & Heraldic Studies


AAS - Family History

United States and British Research VIP Hosting & Research Services
Julia Anderson Headshot.jpg
Julia Anderson, MA, AG, AGL 		AG - United States Gulf South


Accredited Genealogist Lecturer

BA - History/Family History

MA - History/Education

United States/Canada, African American Research US/Canada Research Team
Brandon Baird.jpg
Brandon Baird		 Spain, France, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, Chile, Colombia-Panama, Peru, Argentina-Uruguay, Venezuela, Brazil B.A. Family History-Genealogy


M.Ed. Instructional Design and Educational Technology

Hispanic, Portugal, Brazil, France, and Italy Research Research Specialist
D Batson 7 2 21.jpg
Danielle L. Batson, MLS		 Midwestern States MLS US/Canada, African American Research Wiki Content Team
Jim Bratt AG - Gulf South U.S. and Canada Team
Maren B photo.jpg

Maren Burgess

Latin America, United States and Canada VIP Hosting & Research Services
Charlotte Champenois.jpg
Charlotte N. Champenois, AG, AGL		 AG - Germany Northwest, Sweden, Denmark, Austria

Accredited Genealogist Lecturer		 BA in Family History–Genealogy and German Studies; Editing and Scandinavian Studies minors Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, France, the Netherlands Research Specialist
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Mckenna Cooper 		AG® Scotland, Czechia

QG™

MSc-Genealogical, Heraldic, and Paleographic Studies


BA- Anthropology

British Isles, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian Research Research Specialist

Kayla Gomez 		BA - Family History & Genealogy Latin America Latin America Research Specialist
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Debbie Gurtler		 Spain, Mid-South States, Mexico, Portugal, and Chile Spanish/Hispanic Research, France, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Quebec, US, DNA Assistant Director of the FamilySearch Library
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Jason B. Harrison		 US/Canada VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager
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Baerbel Johnson		 Germany,

Germany Northwest


Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen

AA - Family and Local History Studies

BA - Sociology

Research in German-speaking countries, Dutch research, Polish research Research Specialist
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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
Joni Kesler photo new.jpg
Joni L. Kesler		 Midwestern States

England

US/Canada,

DNA

VIP Hosting & Research Services
Senia Kirk.jpg
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 BA - Family History/Genealogy Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish Research Wiki
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Savannah Larson 		Sweden BA - Family History/Genealogy Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian Research Specialist
Alyssa Gamble Picture.jpg
Alyssa Gamble Martinez 		BA - Professional Studies
  • Family History Certificate
  • Advanced Family History Certificate
 U.S. & Canada U.S. and Canada Research Specialist
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Janalee McBride 		BS - Professional Studies
  • Family History Research

AAS - Family History Research

United States and Canada U.S. & Canada Research Specialist
Heather Mecham (July 2022).jpg
Heather Mecham 		AG - North Central U.S. BA French Teaching United States, French Canadian VIP Hosting & Research Services
Geoff Morris.JPG
Geoffrey Fröberg Morris		 Sweden, Denmark Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian Nordic Research Team Manager
Naisbittrl2.jpg

Raymon L. Naisbitt, M.Ed.

England M.Ed. - Instructional Design and Educational Technology

BA - Political Science; minors in History and International Studies

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean, Italy, British India, DNA. British Isles and Asia Research Manager
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Ken Nelson		 AG,New England BS -Political Science/ Minor History United States/Canada, New England, US Military Research Wiki

Pamela Peterson 		BA - Family History / Genealogy United States & England VIP Hosting & Research Services
PoffenbergerDS.JPG
Dan Poffenberger		 England British Isles:

England, Ireland

British Research Team Manager
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Kori Robbins

England BA - Family History/Genealogy England Research Specialist
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Katerina Schmidt

BS - Human Development, Minor in Genealogy Poland Research Specialist
Kelly Sigui BA - Family History/Genealogy Latin American and Southern European Research Research Specialist
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Vicki Standing		 Midwest MLIS US/Canada Research Specialist,

African American

VIP Hosting & Research Services
Lena (002).jpg
Lena Stout		 Asia: Chinese Asia Research

Team Manager

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Jeff Svare		 AG, Norway AA-Family & Local History, BA-History Nordic

Historical Records

Research Wiki
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Beth Taylor		 CG US/Canada

DNA, Quakers, Technology

Guest Help
Tanner Face.jpg
Tanner Blair Tolman		 Denmark Denmark, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish Research Specialist
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Suzanne "Suzi" Trotter-Martin, AG®		 AG® - Germany (2019), AG® - Czechia (in process) BA - Genealogy & Family History, German; BA - English; ABD M.Ed - Teaching Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Prussian-Poland, Austrian-Poland, DNA Analysis Research Specialist
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Lauren Wake		 Spain, Brazil BA -Family History Hispanic, Portuguese, Brazilian, and Italian Research Research Specialist
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Hailey Thompson 		Peru BA - Family History Slavic and Latin American/Southern European Research Research Specialist
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Darris Williams 		BA - Family & Community History Wales, England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada Wiki Team Manager & Community Trees Manager

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Name AG/CG Degrees/Other Credential

Region/Specialty

Current Assignment
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Israel Poulson

BA - Family History and Genealogy (in progress) Latin America & Southern Europe Latin America & Southern Europe Research Specialist
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Jalyse Ortiz 		BA- Sociology

minor Family History and Genealogy

Germany, Prussian Poland, United States, England German Research Specialist
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Jennifer Moulder 		AAS - Family History Research

BFA - Interior Design

United States and Canada U.S. & Canada Research Specialist
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Lori Montague 		AAS - Family History Research

BS - Elementary Education

England

United States

British Research Specialist

Matt Breneman 		BA - Family History and Genealogy (in progress) Slavic Slavic Research Specialist

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