-- Primarily conducted full prenatal and preconception sessions, tailoring the discussion of available screening/diagnostic testing, the risk assessment and results interpretation as appropriate to the informational and psychosocial needs of each patient-- Explained risks for any genetic conditions or birth defects in an unbiased manner to facilitate informed decision making and encourage patient autonomy-- Disclosed screening and diagnostic test results sensitively, providing effective psychosocial support and counseling to patients and family members as needed

-- Primarily provided in-depth post-test counseling to help individuals/couples understand their expanded carrier screening test results, any genetic risks identified and the benefits/limitations of testing-- Participated in egg/sperm donor review sessions, critically evaluating donor test results and their family medical histories to help individuals/couples make informed fertility decisions

-- Elicited relevant pregnancy, developmental and medical histories as appropriate for each pediatric condition-- Conducted detailed consent sessions for whole exome sequencing (WES), educating parents about the benefits, limitations and possible results-- Maintained a sense of professionalism while working as part of a multidisciplinary team of genetic counselors and clinical geneticists

-- Completed variant interpretation for the PAH Variant Curation Expert Panel by applying the ACMG-AMP Variant Interpretation Guidelines

-- Performed thorough case prep for each patient and conducted full counseling sessions-- Obtained comprehensive pedigrees to identify patients who would benefit from genetic testing-- Described inheritance patterns as well as the medical and psychosocial implications of cancer risk and genetic testing at a level appropriate to each patient-- Communicated positive test results and management recommendations in an empathic manner to help patients make informed decisions

-- Collected thorough pedigrees documenting personal and family medical histories-- Prepared detailed chart notes and summary letters for referring clinicians-- Ensured all testing ordered was completed and that patients were appropriately informed of the results by the attending genetic counselor

-- Taught clients of all ages, including many with disabilities, customizing workouts to each person’s physical and mental abilities-- Maintained a 94% client retention rate-- Led multiple group classes per week-- Also taught certification classes, helping students become instructors