Meet The Board

President

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Master’s in Genetic Counseling. Eager to serve patients in reproductive healthcare, I began my career as a clinical prenatal genetic counselor. Building on this foundational understanding of the clinic and prenatal setting, I then set out to gain experience working for a laboratory, counseling on preimplantation genetic testing.

The challenge of navigating the complex genetic testing landscape became apparent not only for patients but providers across these experiences. My goal is to empower patients to make decisions that best align with their values through proper informed consent and to create resources for providers to confidently support their patients through the organization, Modern Reproduction, www.modernreproduction.org.

president@vaagc.com

Past-President

I graduated from Indiana University in Indianapolis, IN with a Master of Science degree in Medical and Molecular Genetics in 2018. I am currently a licensed and board-certified prenatal genetic counselor practicing in the department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. I am also an Instructor for the OBGYN department through the Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) School of Medicine, and I have the privilege of teaching both VTC medical students and Carilion's OBGYN residents. 

I previously served as the President of VaAGC from May 2023 to May 2025. During that time, I acted as the representative for VaAGC members, chaired the regular VaAGC Officers and Board of Directors meetings, and served on the Bylaws and Public Policy Committee. In my new role as Past-President, I work to maintain continuity from one administration to the next and plan to engage more personally with membership to help VaAGC uphold its commitments to our members. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions regarding VaAGC as an organization or if you would like to get involved in VaAGC!

pastpresident@vaagc.com

Secretary

I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Biology and Psychology. I received my MS in Genetic Counseling from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. I currently work as a pediatric and general genetic counselor at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, VA and am an instructor at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In my role as secretary, I keep minutes during board meetings. I also serve on the Digital Maintenance Committee.

secretary@vaagc.com

Treasurer

I graduated from The College of William and Mary with my BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I obtained my MS in genetic counseling at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2003. I started my career as a laboratory genetic counselor with LabCorp/Integrated Genetics in RTP, NC. While at LabCorp/Integrated Genetics, I managed the laboratory genetic counselor team for seven years. I moved to Virginia to take the cancer genetic counselor position at Centra's Pearson Cancer Center in Lynchburg, VA, and implemented the hereditary cancer risk assessment program. After five years, I transitioned to a Medical Science Liaison-Oncology role at Sema4. Currently, I am a Senior Medical Science Liaison-Oncology for Tempus AI.

In my role as Treasurer,  I plan and implement funding of the VaAGC’s key activities and projects.. I also serve on the State Meeting & Education committee.

treasurer@vaagc.com

Central Representative

I received my Master’s in Genetic Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2021. In my current role as a board-certified and licensed genetic counselor at VCU Health, I work in the pediatric and adult general clinic and the multidisciplinary craniofacial clinic. Prior to pursuing genetic counseling, I was a senior medical technologist in the molecular diagnostics laboratory at VCU Health. I also hold a Master’s in Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Texas Medical Branch and am certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, a Specialist in Clinical Chemistry, and a Technologist in Molecular Biology by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. I am also a parent and a long-distance runner, with a goal to run a race in every state (11 down, 39 to go).

In my role as Central Region Representative, my job is to serve as the contact for regional resources and educational opportunities. I also serve on the State Meeting & Education committee.

centralregionrep@vaagc.com

Northern Representative

I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine with a Master’s in Genetic Counseling in 2020. I am currently a licensed and board-certified pediatric and general genetic counselor at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

In my role as Northern Representative, my job is to represent genetic counselors in the Northern Virginia region and serve as a point of contact at VAAGC for genetic counselors in this region. I also serve on the Communication and Outreach Committee.

northernregionrep@vaagc.com

Western Representative

I graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelors of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology and a minor in Biomedical Research in 2020. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling in 2024. I am currently a board-certified and licensed prenatal and preconception genetic counselor at the University of Virginia Fetal Care Center. I serve as a clinical supervisor for our Maternal Fetal Medicine fellows completing their genetics training as well as a supervisor for current genetic counseling students from the University of Michigan.

In my role as Western Representative, my job is to represent genetic counselors in the Western Virginia region and serve as a point of contact at VAAGC for genetic counselors in this region. I also serve on the Communication and Outreach Committee.

westernregionrep@vaagc.com

Eastern Representative

easternregionrep@vaagc.com

Board of Directors

I graduated from Indiana State University in 2018 with my Master’s in Genetic Counseling. After I worked for 5 years as an oncology genetic counselor setting up a new Cancer Genetics Program and High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital Forest in Richmond,VA. Now I work as a pediatric genetic counselor for the UVA Health Pediatric Specialty Clinic satellite clinic in Richmond, VA.

In my role as a Board of Directors member, I serve on the communications and outreach committee, elect/confirm officers, and participate in officer meetings.

BOD@vaagc.com

Board of Directors

I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Clinical Neuroscience. I then obtained my MS in Genetic Counseling from Brandeis University in 2021. Since then, I have worked as a cancer genetic counselor at Virginia Oncology Associates serving patients in the Hampton Roads area. I am passionate about patient care, educating students, and volunteering in the community. I am an active member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors where I volunteer as a CEU reviewed. In my free time I enjoy running, trying new restaurants, going to the beach, and spending time with my cat, Charlie.

In my role as a board member, I will elect/confirm officers and participate in officer meetings. I also serve on the Bylaws and Public Policy Committee.

BOD@vaagc.com

Board of Directors

I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I received a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from Boise State University in 2022.  I am currently a licensed and board-certified cancer genetic counselor at Bon Secours Mercy Health and a clinical supervisor for the Boise State MSGC Program. 

In my role as a board member, I elect and confirm officers and participate in officer meetings. I also serve on the Digital Maintenance Committee.

BOD@vaagc.com

Studen Liaison

I’m a second year genetic counseling graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University. As the student liaison, I act as the primary point of contact between graduate students and the VaAGC, promoting engagement and information-sharing. Prior to graduate school, I gained clinical experience working as a medical assistant at a fertility clinic and as a GCA at GeneDx.