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presenters-2025

Presenters at the 2025 FEEFHS conference.

Jalyse Ortiz

Jalyse Ortiz
Name
Jalyse Ortiz
Job Title
Accredited Genealogist
Biography

Jalyse Ortiz is an Accredited Genealogist® in Eastern Germany. Jalyse works at the FamilySearch library in SLC as a Slavic research consultant.

Patrick Monson

Patrick Monson
Name
Patrick Monson
Job Title
Historian, genealogist
Biography

Patrick received a BA in family history-genealogy, emphasis Eastern Europe, from BYU; an MA in Estonian History from the University of Tartu; and a PhD in Hi

Marissa Gardner

Marissa Gardner
Name
Marissa Gardner
Job Title
Historical and Forensic Genealogist
Biography

Marissa Jean Gardner is a professional genealogist specializing in Germanic and Slavic research, including work with historical handwriting, parish records,

Carolyn Schott

Carolyn Schott
Name
Carolyn Schott
Job Title
Professional Genealogist
Biography

Carolyn Schott (CG) has researched her German ancestors for 20+ years, following their wanderings through Eastern Europe before arriving in the U.S.