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- Collected comprehensive family medical histories and established strong patient rapport.- Reviewed NCCN guidelines to develop personalized genetic counseling plans for individual patients.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Presented lectures and managed assignment submissions and grading for two undergraduate laboratory sections (~48 students). - Resolved conflicts between student groups and facilitated a collaborative learning environment. - Provided written and verbal feedback on student assignments that included laboratory worksheets and written reports.

As a genetic counseling intern in the Cystic Fibrosis and Disorders of Sexual Development clinics at MHealth/Fairview, my roles were the following: - Provided education on the Minnesota Newborn Screening Program, supported families during the waiting period for sweat test results, and educated patients and families about cystic fibrosis.- Counseled and supported patients and families through diagnoses such as Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Turner syndrome, providing education on the… Show more As a genetic counseling intern in the Cystic Fibrosis and Disorders of Sexual Development clinics at MHealth/Fairview, my roles were the following: - Provided education on the Minnesota Newborn Screening Program, supported families during the waiting period for sweat test results, and educated patients and families about cystic fibrosis.- Counseled and supported patients and families through diagnoses such as Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Turner syndrome, providing education on the genetic basis of these conditions and available genetic testing options. Show less

- Counseled patients and their family members regarding suspected genetic diagnoses, known genetic diagnoses, and genetic testing. Roles included providing both educational and psychosocial counseling. - Determined the most appropriate genetic test to order for a patient based on their medical and family history. - Presented concise summaries of patient medical histories, family histories, and concerns to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Addressed provider and reference laboratory questions about lab testing, genetic testing ordering, and insurance preauthorization over the phone and email while standardizing written templates to streamline communication.- Coordinated remote sample collection to ensure equity for patients across diverse geographical regions and investigated and resolved specimen and results issues communicated from clinical teams and reference labs.- Centralized reference laboratory information by… Show more - Addressed provider and reference laboratory questions about lab testing, genetic testing ordering, and insurance preauthorization over the phone and email while standardizing written templates to streamline communication.- Coordinated remote sample collection to ensure equity for patients across diverse geographical regions and investigated and resolved specimen and results issues communicated from clinical teams and reference labs.- Centralized reference laboratory information by creating comparison charts contrasting sensitivity, specificity, detection rates, costs, and TATs between available reference labs for specific genetic tests.- Extracted and analyzed data for Quality Improvement Programs and actively sought quality improvement opportunities.- Attended the weekly General Genetics Case Conferences and monthly Inborn Errors of Metabolism meeting at Seattle Children’s Hospital. - Observed the University of Washington Medical Genetics Seminars and the monthly GC Case Conference and Journal Club. - Was present at the Seattle Children’s Genetic Counselor Monthly Meetings as well as the PLUGS webinars and monthly member meetings. Show less

Kirkland, Washington, United States

- Adapted communication techniques to teach data-supported functional communication in place of aggression and self-harming behaviors while supporting autistic students in school and at home.- Advocated for students’ needs in the public school setting including acquiring access to alternative learning opportunities, identifying sensory-friendly spaces for students to take breaks, and promoting student inclusion into general education classroom environments.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Provided in-home ABA therapy, balancing both naturalistic and discrete trial teaching. - Monitored clients’ abilities to communicate and self-advocate, and instituted instruction on identifying internal feelings and emotions of others.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Assembled and maintained laboratory equipment and instructed groups of undergraduate students on how to operate the equipment. - Inspected returned equipment to ensure proper functioning. - Administered scheduling of makeup laboratory sessions and solved various student complaints.

Lacey, Washington, United States

➧Simplified instructions and adapted explanations to various age groups while providing activity instruction.➧Managed both camper behaviors and employee training for counselors-in-training, offering continuousguidance and mentorship while providing constructive feedback.

Masters, Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Global Medical and Dental Brigades, COPE Health Scholar