Center for Clinical Genetics
and Genomics

• MS from University of Pittsburgh
  2006 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• BA from Washington and Jefferson College
  2004 – Washington, PA

• Certified Genetic Counselor
• American Board of Genetic Counseling
• Pennsylvania Licensed Genetic Counselor

• Pediatric  Genetics
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism

I joined the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC’s Division of Medical Genetics in May of 2006, after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling. I completed my undergraduate work at Washington and Jefferson College (W&J), where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2004. While at W&J, I was a member of the Phi Sigma biological Honorary Society. I am certified by the American Board of Genetic Counselors, and am a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

My clinical interests include inherited metabolic disorders and newborn screening. I previously worked as a clinical genetic counselor in the Department of Medical Genetics until 2012 when I transitioned to research working as a research coordinator with clinical trials primarily involving fatty acid oxidation disorders.  As an educator, I have provided lectures on genetics and metabolism at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health and to other University of Pittsburgh graduate students.

• National Society of Genetic Counselors