Class of 2020

Lauren DeMeyer, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
University of Michigan Pediatric Genetics
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Graduate research project title:
"Exploring hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome from the parent perspective"

Taylor Hayes, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan
Graduate research project title:
"Investigating factors that influence genetic counselors’ decisions to refer patients to mental health providers"

Hafsah Jamil, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Ascension Illinois
Elk Grove, Illinois
Graduate research project title:
"The public's perception of prenatal diagnostic testing: A qualitative analysis of posts on internet forums"

Nicole Lester, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
ChristianCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
Newark, Delaware
Graduate research project title:
"A time-analysis study on genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants"

Gabrielle Pomorski, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Children's National Hospital
Washington, DC
Graduate research project title:
"Navigating the competitive landscape of genetic counseling program admission: A qualitative study"

Siddika Venkatachalam, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Mount Sinai Maternal Fetal Medicine
Toronto, Ontario Graduate research project title:
"A time-analysis study on genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants"

Natalie Vriesen, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan
Graduate research project title:
"Clinical outcomes of preimplantation genetic testing for hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes: A systematic review"

Kristian Wilks, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, Michigan
Graduate research project title:
"Predictors of genetic testing disclosures and cascade screening among family members in a cancer setting: A literature review"