Research Specialists

Alyssa Gamble Martinez

Alyssa Martinez graduated from Brigham Young University Idaho in December 2021. She graduated with a degree in Professional Studies with two certificates in Family History Research. After graduating, she became an intern at the FamilySearch Library. Currently, Alyssa is a Research Specialist on the U.S. and Canada team at the FamilySearch Library. She is in the process of becoming a Certified Genealogist. Alyssa has presented over 30 classes and webinars. She has given presentations for FamilySearch, the Utah Genealogical Association, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon, the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, the BYU Family History Library, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and RootsTech. Topics covered include using the FamilySearch website, United States Federal Census records, the 1950 United States Federal Census, Naturalization records, Immigrant Name Changes, Early U.S. Military Records, and Organizing Records. Alyssa was a former member of the Utah Genealogical Association board.