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.