• 1994, BA Psychology, University of Virginia
• 1994, BA Environmental Science, University of Virginia
• 2001, MS Health and Medical Sciences/Genetic Counseling, University of California, Berkeley

Certifications

• American Board of Genetic Counseling, 2002

Clinical Activities

• Genetic counselor for the Metabolic disease clinic
• Coordinator for the Center for Enzyme Replacement Therapy
• Genetic counselor for the Johns Hopkins multi-disciplinary Neurofibromatosis clinic

Research Interests

• Developing an Adolescent Metabolic Transition Clinic focused on:
  • the process of transferring medical care from the pediatric to adult practitioner
  • assisting patients in changing from a family model of disease management to an independent young adult managing their condition with their own physician
  • dealing with emotional changes, family dynamics, and peer pressure in addition to their chronic medical condition
• Consultant for the National Fragile X Foundation http://www.fragileX.org
• Maryland Representative to the New York-Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetic and Newborn Screening Services

Educational Activities

• Clinical supervisor for NIH/JHU, University of Maryland, and Howard genetic counseling programs
• Instructor, Post-Doctoral Clinical Training Program
• Member, Institute of Genetic Medicine Education Committee