EXPERIENCE

Consulting: Genomics, Healthcare, Policy, Operations

Center for Evidence-Based Policy - Genetic Testing Workgroup

2023 - present | Portland, OR

Expert genomic and healthcare consulting to aid policy development for workgroup members

Principal Genomics and Therapeutics Expert

InformedDNA

2016 - 2023 | St. Petersburg, FL (remote)

Expert consulting regarding genetics, clinical care, and operations (e.g., coding/ reimbursement) for multiple clients including two large national insurers (both commercial and Medicare/Medicaid):

  • Expert analysis of genomic tests and therapeutics

  • Policy writing and interpretation

  • Contracting considerations

  • CPT code monitoring and analysis

  • Claims analysis for impact on contracting and operations

  • Monitoring the genomic landscape for emerging trends

  • Education of internal and external stakeholders

  • Presentation of complex data to support the above work

Lead Genetic Counselor

Legacy Medical Group - Legacy Health Systems

2006 - 2016 | Portland, OR

Leadership position in a hospital based Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinic providing genetic counseling to high-risk obstetrics patients

Genetic Counselor

Oregon Health Sciences University

2000 - 2006 | Portland, OR

Genetic Counselor

Children’s Mercy Hospital

1998 - 2000 | Kansas City, MO

CERTIFICATES

FDA and Prescription Drugs

Genetic Epidemiology

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN — MS Human Genetics, 1998

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA — BA Biology, 1995

CERTIFICATION

American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification — 1999

Re-certification valid through 2029

LICENSE

Licensure: Oregon - P-10219528

SKILLS

Creative problem solving

Effective remote communications

Excellent communication skills

MEMBERSHIPS

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)

American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC)

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)

Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP)

American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

VOLUNTEER

American Medical Association PLA-TAG Committee — 2022 - current 

Ad hoc member responsible for review of newly requested PLA codes to collaborate with other committee members to make recommendations to share with the CPT Editorial Panel.

Therapeutics Committee - ACMG — 2023 - current

Genetic Counselor representative on committee providing professional guidance on therapies used to treat genetic conditions.

American Society of Human Genetics — 2010 - 2015

Grade essays submitted by high school students in a nationwide competition to celebrate DNA day.