Cheyla Clark
US Virgin Islands Team Lead at NYMAC Regional Genetics Network- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certifed Genetic Counselor
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) -
Certified in Public Health
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Experience
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NYMAC Regional Genetics Network
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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US Virgin Islands Team Lead
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Nov 2021 - Present
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Outreach and Inclusion of the UT Southwestern Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Cancer Genetic Counselor
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May 2021 - Present
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Obstetrix Medical Group of Texas
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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Genetic Counselor
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
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Stanford University School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Genetic Counseling Intern
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
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Genetic Counseling Student
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2020
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Huntsman Cancer Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Genetic Counseling Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
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United Way of Greater Atlanta
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Health Educator
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
AmeriCorp State National Member • Coordinate monthly, expert-led health education workshops • Facilitate weekly health information sessions at targeted childcare sites • Promote Health Education sessions to families and child care staff • Collaborate with community partners • Conduct annual satisfaction surveys with parents regarding Healthy Beginnings System of Care activities • Evaluate outcomes and impacts of health education workshops and sessions • Collect and input health education data into REDCap database • Pull community resources and best practices for prevention of different health topics • Manage inventory of education materials and distribute to families
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Interactive Health
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Health Educator and Screening Technician
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Provide a variety of Health Screenings (lipids, blood pressure, body fat, height/weight/waist circumference, bone marrow density, etc.) Provide the follow-up health coaching and education to screening participants Understand client, health plan, and community resources to make appropriate referrals Run quality controls and calibrations on all equipment Accurately record patient data Demonstrate excellent standards of patient care with concern, confidentiality, and initiative Provide a variety of Health Screenings (lipids, blood pressure, body fat, height/weight/waist circumference, bone marrow density, etc.) Provide the follow-up health coaching and education to screening participants Understand client, health plan, and community resources to make appropriate referrals Run quality controls and calibrations on all equipment Accurately record patient data Demonstrate excellent standards of patient care with concern, confidentiality, and initiative
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Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Health Care Assistant- Counselor
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Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
Provided pre-procedure counseling including patient education on family planning methods and options as well as readiness Conducted patient interviews to include vital signs, LMP, PMP, and patient needs assessment Counseled women regarding their health status and pre- and post-natal care efforts in the procedure room Prepared procedure room for patients as well as organize room’s contents Utilized relaxation techniques to reduce patient’s anxiety and pain management Assisted in reporting occurrence of pertinent physical or emotional changes in patient’s condition to physician
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Health Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Created a participant handbook for the transition from treatment to self-sufficient living within a 4 week period Devised a clinical manual for the new participant intake process to be used by staff within a 4 week period Supervised summer camp facilitated field trips Performed oral health activities Observed group wellness sessions Created a participant handbook for the transition from treatment to self-sufficient living within a 4 week period Devised a clinical manual for the new participant intake process to be used by staff within a 4 week period Supervised summer camp facilitated field trips Performed oral health activities Observed group wellness sessions
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Emory Genetics
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Decatur, Ga
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Metabolic Clinic Intern
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Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
Compiled diet guides for upcoming patient appointments Prepared filter papers for PKU and MSUD patients. Arranged appointment folders for all metabolic patients Filed lab requisitions and clinic notes Compiled diet guides for upcoming patient appointments Prepared filter papers for PKU and MSUD patients. Arranged appointment folders for all metabolic patients Filed lab requisitions and clinic notes
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Surgical Ward Volunteer
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Acted as a liaison between patient and nurses/physicians by reporting on changes in patient’s physical condition or emotional state Collaborate with patient and nurses on their needs and with clerical work Chaperoned patients pre-and post surgery Acted as a liaison between patient and nurses/physicians by reporting on changes in patient’s physical condition or emotional state Collaborate with patient and nurses on their needs and with clerical work Chaperoned patients pre-and post surgery
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Education
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Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology -
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Public Health (MPH), Human Genetics -
Stanford University School of Medicine
Masters of Science, Genetic Counseling