Research Team Manager

Ryan Rockwood

Ryan works for Legacy Tree Genealogists as the Research Team Manager, overseeing both DNA Research and Asian. Before his time at Legacy Tree he originally became interested in genealogy during his time living in Japan, where he witnessed how understanding one’s ancestors could profoundly impact lives. He subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree in Japanese from Brigham Young University, with minors in Family History and International Business. He completed internships with FamilySearch in Tokyo, Japan and BYU’s Center for Family History and Genealogy in Provo, He was also chosen for internships at the Hawai’i State Archives and the University of Hawai’i before they were canceled due to COVID-19.