User:WilliamsLatoya

My name is Latoya Williams. I am from Kingston, Jamaica. Growing up, I always had an interest in History. After joining the church many years ago, this interest naturally extended to Family History. As such I've always wanted to tell my family's story. I found out the best way to do this was to study and learn about the discipline, and become a professional genealogist. I'm also convicted that, this is one of the ways I can contribute to building the participation and awareness of family history within the Caribbean region and its diasporas. I hold a degree in business management from the University of the West Indies. I have also studied family history research at Brigham Young University Idaho as part of the AAS program, where I so far received, a Certificate in Family History. I intend to continue my studies, and eventually apply for accreditation and board certification. In the meantime, I am excited to serve as an official volunteer with FamilySearch as Wiki Support missionary, and to work on other endeavors locally to grow interest and practice within family history. Most of all, I just really want to continue learning and growing.

I also work in the area of consulting, as a business, marketing and communication specialist. I serve as a Self-reliance Specialist within the Kingston, Jamaica Stake, and most recently as the Asst. Director for Public Affairs for the Jamaica Kingston Mission.