GENETIC COUNSELING ALUMNI
Our alumni have achieved national recognition for their leadership roles both within the genetic counseling community and the medical genetics community at large
Feel free to contact Beverly Yashar or Monica Marvin for contact information of genetic counseling alumni in your community.
Sophia Ceulemans, M.S.
(2009)
Myriad Genetics Laboratory
Research Project: Genetic testing for bipolar disorder: Attitudes and beliefs of affected individuals
Lauren Kirkby, M.S.
(2009)
Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital
Research Project: Presence of occult ovarian cancer in BRCA1 & BRCA2 carriers subsequent to risk reducing oophorectomies
Alyson Krokosky, M.S.
(2009)
Genetics Information Coordinator
Genetic Alliance: Washington, DC
Research Project: Critical factors in the transition to emerging adulthood for adolescents with visual impairments
Kristen Maas, M.S.
(2009)
Pediatric Genetics
Children's Hospital: Detroit, MI
Research Project: Impact of the physical exam on diagnosis and management of hereditary cancer syndromes
Bethany Parks, M.S.
(2009)
Baylor Medical Center: Dallas, TX
Research Project: Myriad's direct-to-consumer BRACAnalysis advertising markets: What messages are reaching the public through the media
Jessica Szymaniak, M.S.
(2009)
Cancer Center
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI
Research Project: Assessing potential delivery models for genetic services: Psychological outcome after genetic risk assessment for late-onset Alzheimer's
Michelle Jackson, M.S.
(2008)
Cancer Center
MD Anderson: Houston TX
Research Project: BRCA 1/2 Mutation Carriers Attitudes Toward Reproductive Decision Making
Jessa McKillop, M.S.
(2008)
Prenatal Genetics
Eastern Virginia University: Norfolk, VA
Research Project: Diagnostic Prenatal Testing: Does Genetic Counseling Influence a Women's Decision
Jessi Moline, M.S.
(2008)
Cleveland Clinic: Cleveland, OH
Research Project: Genetic Testing for Bipolar Disorder: Attitudes of Health Care and Research Professionals
Patty Arscott, M.S.
(2008)
Cleveland Clinic: Cleveland, OH
Research Project: Efficacy of Genetic Services Offered to Patients through the University of Michigan Outreach Program and the Impact of Barriers to Access to Care.
Katie Hock, M.S.
(2008)
Prenatal
Hutzel Hospital: Warren, MI
Research Project: Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing: Assessing Knowledge and Attitudes
Kristen Pierce-Rouch, M.S.
(2007)
Prenatal Genetics
Hutzel Hospital: Detroit, MI
Research Project: Attitudes of genetic service providers in the state of Michigan in regards to licensure of genetic counselors.
Laura Harris, M.S.
(2007)
Prenatal Genetics
Yale University: New Haven, CT
Research Project: How bipolar patients percieve the benefits and limitations of genetic testing for their condition if it were to become available in the future.
Amanda Openshaw, M.S.
(2007)
Maternal Serum Screening
Arup Laboratories: Salt Lake City, UT
Research Project: Development of Educational Materials for Parents with Inherited Eye Conditions
Laura Pfleger, M.S.
(2007)
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
University of Wisconsin: Madison, WI
Research Project: The impact of insurance type and genetic history on reimbursement for genetic tests ordered in four U of M clinics in 2005.
Amy Gaviglio, M.S.
(2007)
Newborn Screening Program
Minnesota Department of Health: St. Paul, MN
Research Project: The link between genetic explanations for disease and health behaviors: Implications for genetic counseling and health.
Karen Knutson-Wain, M.S.
(2007)
Mayo Clinic Cytogenetics Laboratory: Rochester, MN
Research Project: Early Onset Alzheimers Disease: The Sibling's Perspective
Stephanie McElroy-DeWard, M.S.
(2006)
Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI
Research Project: Mapping Human Diseases: Candidate Gene Screens
Amy Jonker Amesh, M.S.
(2006)
Cancer Genetic Counseling
Spectrum Health: Grand Rapids, MI
Research Project: Direct to Consumer Marketing
Sara Scollon, M.S.
(2006)
Hawaii Community Genetics
Hawaii Department of Health: Honolulu, HI
Research Project: Understanding the Effect of farnesyltransferase inhibitors on cell proliferation, senescene and aptosis in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria.
Lindsay Walker-Rhodes, M.S.
(2006)
Pediatric Genetics
Children's Memorial Hospital: Chicago, IL
Research Project: Delivering Bad News: Experiences in Families with Trisomy 18
Thereasa Rich, M.S.
(2006)
Cancer Center
MD Anderson: Houston, TX
Research Project: Reproductive Decision Making in Young Adults with a Diagnosis of Inherited Colon Cancer
Patti Franckowiak, M.S.
(2006)
ARUP Laboratory: Salt Lake City, UT
Research Project: Defining Engagement in Genetics Research: The impact of IRB regulations on genetic counselors' referrals to genetic research studies.
Erica Stewart, M.S.
(2005)
Prenatal Genetics
Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center: Manchester, NH
Research Project: Effect of Religion on Attitudes Towards Prenatal Genetic Testing
Julie Albertus, M.S.
(2005)
Family Studies Core
John's Hopkins University: Baltimore, MD
Research Project: Neuropsychological Profiles of Referred Children with Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Spring Holter, M.S.
(2005)
Familial Family GI Registry
Mt. Sinai Hospital: Ontario, Canada
Research Project: Preparing for Prophylactic Colectomy: Qualitative Needs Assessment of Children with FAP and Their Parents.
Jessica Mester, M.S.
(2005)
Center for Personalized Genetic Health Care
Cleveland Clinic Foundation: Cleveland, OH
Research Project: Should Genetic Counseling Be a Licensed Profession in Michigan
Erica Ward, M.S.
(2005)
New York University Hospital: New York, NY
Research Project: Health Behavior Modifications in Women Attending a Hight-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic
Laura Cecchi, M.S.
(2005)
Prenatal Care Group
Yale-New Haven Hospial: New Haven, CT
Research Project: Public Beliefs About Genetic Causes for Individual and Gender Differences in Nurturance
Kari Branham-Haag, M.S.
(2002)
Ophthalmic Genetics
Kellogg Eye Center: Ann Arbor, MI
Karen Ahn-Hannon, M.S.
(2002)
Kaiser Permanente: Tacoma, WA
Dana Knutzen, M.S.
(2002)
Neurogenetics
Madigan Army Medical Center: Tacoma WA
Angie Lanie, M.S.
(2002)
Pediatric Genetics
Children's Hospital: Detroit, MI
Karen Brewer, M.S.
(2001)
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: Iowa City, IA
Amy Curry-Sturm, M.S.
(2001)
Human Genetics
Ohio State University: Columbus, OH
Lara Gardner-Bagby, M.S.
(2001)
University of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA
Sara Michelson, M.S.
(2001)
Medical Genetics
University of Washington: Seattle, WA
Amy Fisher-McCardell, M.S.
(2000)
Department of Pediatrics: Division of Genetics and Metabolism
University of North Carolina: Chapel Hill, NC
Elyse Weber-Muller, M.S.
(2000)
Department of OB/GYN
University of Chicago: Chicago, IL
Christina Settler-Outlaw, M.S.
(2000)
Genzyme Genetics: Austin, TX
Nicole Teed-Giedinghagen, M.S.
(2000)
Prenatal Wellness
Medical University of South Carolina: Charleston, SC
Jenna Antonelli, M.S.
(1999)
Division of Genetics
Schnider Children's Hospital: New Hyde Park, NY
Anne Madeo, M.S.
(1999)
Genetic Counseling Training Program
Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore, MD
Kristie Morrell-Smith, M.S.
(1999)
Myriad Genetics Laboratories
Amanda Saler, M.S.
(1999)
Department of Genetics
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron: Akron, OH
Kara Keister-Helin, M.S.
(1998)
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School: Norfolk, VA
Trudy McKanna-Cavanagh, M.S.
(1998)
Spectrum Health Genetic Services
Amy Parsons, M.S.
(1998)
Genetic Services
Kaiser Permanente: San Diego, CA
Shannon Wiltse, M.S.
(1998)
Huron Valley Genetic Counseling, LLC: Livonia, MI
Heather Lee, M.S.
(1997)
Diane Schmidt, M.S.
(1997)
Beverly Yashar, Ph.D.
(1997)
University of Michigan Health System: Department of Human Genetics,
Director the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI
Elizabeth Kearney, M.S.
(1996)
Department of Genetics
Kaiser Permanente: Oakland, CA
Lisa Menshing-Wadge, M.S.
(1996)
Huntsman Cancer Institute
University of Utah: Salt Lake City, UT
Jennifer Ozaki-Moore, M.S.
(1996)
Department of Medicine: Division of Genetic Medicine
Vanderbilt University: Nashville, TN
Elaine Wu, M.S.
(1996)
Seattle, WA
Heidi Hamann, M.S.
(1995)
Department of Psychology
University of Utah: Salt Lake City, UT
Rushina Patel, M.S.
(1995)
Genetics Clinic
Kaiser Permanente: Oakland, CA
Kelly Taylor, M.S.
(1995)
Genetic Studies Core Facility
Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Nashville, KY
Teresa Brady, M.S.
(1994)
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Carolinas Medical Center - Women's Institute
Julie Culver-Bars, M.S.
(1994)
Comprehensive Cancer Center
City of Hope: Pasadena, CA
Monica Marvin-Magee, M.S.
(1994)
University of Michigan Health System: Department of Human Genetics,
Assistant Director of the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI
Karol Rubin, M.S.
(1994)
Division of Genetics & Metabolism
Fairview University Medical Center: Minneapolis, MN
Tracy Jennings-Grant, M.S.
(1993)
Health Behavior and Education
University of North Carolina: Chapeel Hill, NC
Julie Berger, M.S.
(1993)
Reproductive Genetics Program
William Beaumont Hospital: Troy, MI
Stephanie Cohen-Vokits, M.S.
(1993)
Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment Program
St. Vincent Hospital: Worcester, MA
Joyce Robl-Bradburn, M.S.
(1992)
Department of Public Health
University of Kentucky: Frankfort, KY
Michael Patterson, M.S.
(1992)
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
UC San Francisco: San Francisco, CA
Kathryn Peters, M.S.
(1992)
Penn State University: University Park, PA
Julia Habecker-Green, M.S.
(1991)
Division or Reproductive Genetics
Bay State Medical Center: Springfield, MA
Wendy McKinnon, M.S.
(1991)
Familial Cancer Program
Vermont Regional Center: Bennington, VT
Zina Tatsugawa, M.S.
(1991)
Prenatal Diagnostic Unit
UCLA Medical Center: Santa Monica, CA
Lori Williamson-Kruse, M.S.
(1991)
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center: Oklahoma City, OK
Joleen Viront-Croft, M.D.
(1990)
Toledo Hospital: Toledo, OH
Terri Lefler-Knutel, M.S.
(1990)
Department of OB/GYN
University of Chicago: Chicago, IL
Michelle Kambich-Petzel, M.S.
(1990)
Fetal Diagnostic Center
Evanston Hospital: Evanston, IL
Sheryl Schwabe, M.S.W.
(1990)
Genetic Counselor: Private Consultant
Private Consultant: Boulder, CO
Elaine Sugarman, M.S.
(1989)
Genzyme Genetics
Audrey DeSilva, M.D.
(1989)
Pediatrician
Northeast Pediatrics
Carole McTague, M.S.
(1988)
Melanie McDermet, M.S.
(1988)
Prenatal Counselor
Genzyme Genetics
Janice Berliner, M.S.
(1988)
Saint Barnabas Cancer Center: Livingston, NJ
Jill Stopfer, M.S.
(1988)
Abramson Cancer Center
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA
Kathryn Sargent, M.S.
(1987)
Karmanos Cancer Center
Wayne State University: Detroit, MI
Wendy Uhlmann, M.S.
(1987)
Medical Genetics
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI
Karen Miller, M.S.
(1986)
Melody White-Perpich, M.S.
(1986)
Cancer Risk Clinic
University of Chicago: Chicago, IL
Laura Child, M.S.
(1985)
Anna Newlin, M.S.
(1985)
Medical Genetics
Northshore University Health System: Evanston, IL
Susan Winokur, M.S.
(1984)
Carol Christianson, M.S.
(1983)
Adult Genetics
University of North Carolina: Greensboro, NC
Barbara Biesecker, M.S.
(1983)
Genetic Counseling Training Program
Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore, MD
Dorene Markel, M.S.
(1983)
Brehm Center
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Swinford, M.D.
(1982)
Diagnostic Radiology
Beaumont Hospital: Dearborn, MI
Mary Hand-Mauser, M.S.
(1981)
Margaret Hefner, M.S.
(1980)
St. Mary's Health Center
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