Tara A. Jones, Ms, Lcgc Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

United States

Co-Chair for the Neurogenetics Special Interest Group with specific aims to increase engagement, inclusion and belonging within our membership. Also planning to better utilize our budget to assist neuro colleagues in need of educational support.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles

Specializing in neuromuscular and dementia indications

Chicago, Illinois

• Respond to Teratogen Hotline Requests and Input into Internal Database
• Update Internal Variant Database with Extracted Medical History for Skeletal Dysplasias
• Write and Publish Blog Post for DNA Day Titled “In the Era of a Genomics Revolution”

Chicago, Illinois

• Secondary Counselor for First Trimester Prenatal Screening Indications for Low- and High-Risk Pregnancies
• Facilitate Decision Making while Educating on Benefits and Limitations of Various Genetic Testing Modalities
• Summarize and Offer Carrier Screening to all Couples
• Familiarize with Evidence-Based Teratogen Resources

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

• Primary Counselor for Variety of Adult Neurology Indications, Including Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophies, Epilepsy Disorders, and Various Dementias
• Collaborate and Familiarize with the Roles of Over 7 Specialties in Multidisciplinary Clinics
• Compose Email Correspondence with Patients for Variety of Sensitive Concerns
• Determine Cognitive Capacity of Diagnosed Patients in Providing Informed Consent for Genetic Testing

Evanston, Illinois

• Primary Counselor for Array of Prenatal Indications, Including Failed Non-Invasive Prenatal Screens, Diagnostic Procedures, and Carrier Couple Status
• Attend and Participate in Weekly Maternal Fetal Medicine Conference
• Facilitate Pre- and Post-test Counseling for Pericentric Chromosomal Inversion Parental Carrier
• Provide Direct Psychosocial Support to Families with Recent Losses

Chicago, Illinois

• Primary Counselor for Array of Pediatric Indications, Including Developmental Delay, Connective Tissue Disorders, Down, Angelman, Beckwith Wiedemann, and Rare Microdeletion Syndromes
• Counsel for Cystic Fibrosis Sweat Tests and Specialty Clinics for Neurofibromatosis, Phenylketonuria, 22q and Mucopolysaccharidosis
• Organize and Counsel for Whole Exome Consent During In-Patient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Setting
• Write Letters of Medical Necessity and Physician Letters

Burbank, California

• Primary Counselor for Array of Cancer and Adult Genetics Indications, Including Personal and Family History of Cancer, Tumor Testing Results, Connective Tissue Disorders, and Preconception
• Execute Laboratory Requisition Orders and Contact Labs for Reports and/or Clarifications
• Inform Patients of Negative and Positive Genetic Testing Results and Explain Residual Risk Options
• Present for Group Cancer Counseling and Provide Individualized Risk Assessments

Park Ridge, Illinois

• Secondary Counselor for Variety of Pediatric Indications, Including Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy, Dysmorphic Features, Connective Tissue Disorders, Down Syndrome, Crit du Chat
• Observe Counseling Techniques from Several Genetic Counselors for Pediatric, Prenatal, Cancer, and Adult Neurology Indications
• Collaborate in Team Environment with Geneticists, Medical Assistants, and Genetic Counseling Assistants
• Extract Medical History and Document Pedigrees and Progress Notes

Thousand Oaks

• Plan and Organize Mind Enhancing Activities for Residents with Dementia while Maintaining Safety
• Conduct Quarterly Mini Mental State Exams of Residents’ Cognitive Abilities and Report to Manager
• Offer Bereavement Support for Family Members of Deceased Residents
• Awarded “Employee of the Month” in June 2014 From a Team of Over 60 Employees

Master Of Science (Ms), Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Thesis: Adult-onset neurologic disease risks in carriers of recessive conditions: Current knowledge, practices, and attitudes of.

Bachelors Of Science, Biology, Gpa 3.69

Activities and Societies: UC Santa Cruz Backpacking ClubDean's Honors

No Degree, Biology, General, Gpa 3.92

Dean's Honors

Degree Credit, Biology

Independent Research Project: "Antibacterial effectiveness of Hamelia patens (Rubiaceae) with respect to extraction techniques."