Experience

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  Emory university

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2016

  • Co Founder for the first at-home reproductive carrier screening program using saliva testing, enhancing access to preconception Jewish screening.• Secured over $5 million in program support by partnering with university development office and philanthropic organizations.• Aligned program activities with legal requirements, enabling telehealth services in all 50 states. • Supervised a team of genetic counselors providing clinical services for children through adults at Emory University.• Provided clinical genetic counseling services for pediatric, metabolic, neurological, and prenatal/preconception cases. • Coordinated Simons Foundation genomic study site (Simons Variation in Individuals Project) at Emory in cooperation with other study sites.• Responsible for study recruitment, participant intake and retention.• Managed project budget of approximately $350,000/year • Provided clinical genetic counseling services, including genomic counseling regarding study results to participants and their families ● Coordinated the expansion of the Georgia newborn screening program by digitizing case management, establishing new follow-up protocols, and scheduling statewide medical education presentations on the new conditions.● Collaborated with key opinion leaders (KOL) on public health initiatives, including CDC-sponsored events, March of Dimes committees, and an advisory board for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.● Delivered over a dozen conference platform and poster presentations.

  • Program and Project Manager (JScreen)

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Director, Genetic Counseling Services

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Assistant Director- Genomics and Public Health Program

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Program Manager- Newborn Screening

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
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  University of alabama at birmingham

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Assistant professor and program director

  • Directed the ACGC re-accreditation process, ensuring regulatory compliance and securing maximum years before renewal.• Expanded program capacity by 50% through establishing new remote clinical training sites, enhancing program reach.• Championed DEI initiatives by serving on University Commission on the Status of Women and on the Alliance for LGBTQ Equality.

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  Informeddna

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2024

  ● Spearheaded an expedited EHR migration, enhancing patient and provider experience within a three-month timeframe.● Managed a team of six in developing and submitting an NIH grant application from concept to completion in seven weeks, establishing a new potential revenue stream for the company. ● Focused leadership meetings on key risks and issues, resulting in enhanced mitigation strategies and 100% on time completion of milestones. ● Developed and maintained G-suite, Monday.com, and Confluence software project management tools and templates, cutting project plan preparation time by 30%.● Implemented Jira workflows for refinement and sprint planning, tracking progress, and maximizing team development.● Monitored incremental expense budgets across complex projects, maximizing the company’s potential for capitalization Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Genetic Analyst

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Evicore by evernorth

  Jan 2025 - now

  Genetic counselor