Filipino Forensic Genealogist

Brett Holbert Roño Lasay

Brett is a full-time professional genealogist offering forensic genealogy and traditional family history research services. He obtained his professional certificate in family history research from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).

He has more than 4000 hours of professional genealogy research work experience. His work experience include: Filipino family history research; African-American research, heir search for probate, mortgage foreclosures, and real estate in the United States; military repatriation; and Spanish citizenship by descent applications. His research countries are mainly the Philippines and the United States. His casework has involved international research including in Spain, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Brett is a regular FamilySearch center volunteer and has spoken to and trained others about family history research in the Philippines.

He is happily married to his wife Lee and they are parents to four children. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they actively promote family history research in the Philippines.