Having worked in the Finance sector for over 35 years, both as a Partner and Head of Trust and Corporate for an international firm of accountants, I turned my attention to my passion: genealogy. After training with the University of Strathclyde, I established 'Kathy Gillen Genealogy'.
I am so lucky to be working with an excellent team, made up of family members, close friends and researchers whom I have known for many years.
The researchers are a mixture of experienced and trainee practitioners, based mostly in Jersey and the UK.
Clients are usually in Jersey - where I am based - and the UK, but some are further afield e.g. U.S., Canada
Research tends to focus on the Channel Islands, UK, Ireland, US, Canada and Australia, although I was involved in a project recently with Baghdad and India connections. When necessary, I work with specialists in the location where I am researching.
I conduct research using both traditional methods and DNA testing.
I am a past fellow of the Institute of Directors and attained Chartered Director status, and a retired member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
For leisure, I like to travel, walk, sing and go to the theatre.
