Experience

InformedDNA

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Genetic Counselor

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Providing cancer genetic counseling to patients across the country by phone Providing cancer genetic counseling to patients across the country by phone



NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Certified Genetic Counselor

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Worked closely with physicians and other providers to build and develop the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Conveyed genetic, medical, and technical information to patients from a variety of educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds • Developed educational materials for patients and their families • Educated providers about cancer genetics and the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Attended weekly tumor boards for multiple specialties… Show more • Worked closely with physicians and other providers to build and develop the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Conveyed genetic, medical, and technical information to patients from a variety of educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds • Developed educational materials for patients and their families • Educated providers about cancer genetics and the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Attended weekly tumor boards for multiple specialties including Breast, Gynecologic Oncology, Gastroenterology, Genitourinary, Neuroncoloy, and Thoracic Show less • Worked closely with physicians and other providers to build and develop the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Conveyed genetic, medical, and technical information to patients from a variety of educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds • Developed educational materials for patients and their families • Educated providers about cancer genetics and the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Attended weekly tumor boards for multiple specialties… Show more • Worked closely with physicians and other providers to build and develop the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Conveyed genetic, medical, and technical information to patients from a variety of educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds • Developed educational materials for patients and their families • Educated providers about cancer genetics and the Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program • Attended weekly tumor boards for multiple specialties including Breast, Gynecologic Oncology, Gastroenterology, Genitourinary, Neuroncoloy, and Thoracic Show less



Mount Sinai St. Luke's

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Genetic Counselor

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Elicited pertinent information from patients including medical and family histories to identify patients with potential hereditary cancer syndromes • Conducted between eight and fourteen in-person predisclosure and disclosure appointments each week • Facilitated the genetic testing process by selecting laboratories and the most appropriate genetic tests for each patient • Wrote clear and concise consultation notes, patient summary letters, and letters of medical necessity… Show more • Elicited pertinent information from patients including medical and family histories to identify patients with potential hereditary cancer syndromes • Conducted between eight and fourteen in-person predisclosure and disclosure appointments each week • Facilitated the genetic testing process by selecting laboratories and the most appropriate genetic tests for each patient • Wrote clear and concise consultation notes, patient summary letters, and letters of medical necessity • Attended weekly breast conferences and speaking at community Show less • Elicited pertinent information from patients including medical and family histories to identify patients with potential hereditary cancer syndromes • Conducted between eight and fourteen in-person predisclosure and disclosure appointments each week • Facilitated the genetic testing process by selecting laboratories and the most appropriate genetic tests for each patient • Wrote clear and concise consultation notes, patient summary letters, and letters of medical necessity… Show more • Elicited pertinent information from patients including medical and family histories to identify patients with potential hereditary cancer syndromes • Conducted between eight and fourteen in-person predisclosure and disclosure appointments each week • Facilitated the genetic testing process by selecting laboratories and the most appropriate genetic tests for each patient • Wrote clear and concise consultation notes, patient summary letters, and letters of medical necessity • Attended weekly breast conferences and speaking at community Show less



Arcadia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor for Undergraduate Genetics Lab

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Taught a group of 20 students for 3.5 hours each week • Created educational materials and completed relevant research prior to each class • Explained concepts in a concise, clear manner • Evaluated student understanding of subject matter and provided alternate explanations for difficult concepts • Graded exams and assignments and returned them in a timely manner • Served as a resource for more junior instructors • Taught a group of 20 students for 3.5 hours each week • Created educational materials and completed relevant research prior to each class • Explained concepts in a concise, clear manner • Evaluated student understanding of subject matter and provided alternate explanations for difficult concepts • Graded exams and assignments and returned them in a timely manner • Served as a resource for more junior instructors